CVE-2021-35327: Critical severity totolink a720r firmware vulnerability

Published Aug 5, 2021
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Updated

A vulnerability in TOTOLINK A720R A720RFirmware v4.1.5cu.470B20200911 allows attackers to start the Telnet service, then login with the default credentials via a crafted POST request.

Affected Software

2 affected components
TOTOLINK A720r Firmware=4.1.5cu.470_b20200911
TOTOLINK A720R

Event History

Aug 5, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:39 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-35327?

The severity of CVE-2021-35327 is critical, with a CVSS score of 9.8.

2

How does CVE-2021-35327 affect TOTOLINK A720R A720R_Firmware?

CVE-2021-35327 allows attackers to start the Telnet service and login with the default credentials on TOTOLINK A720R A720R_Firmware v4.1.5cu.470_B20200911 via a crafted POST request.

3

Is TOTOLINK A720R A720R_Firmware v4.1.5cu.470_B20200911 vulnerable to CVE-2021-35327?

Yes, TOTOLINK A720R A720R_Firmware v4.1.5cu.470_B20200911 is vulnerable to CVE-2021-35327.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-35327?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-35327 by starting the Telnet service and logging in with the default credentials using a crafted POST request.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2021-35327?

At the time of writing, there is no known fix for CVE-2021-35327. It is recommended to follow security best practices, such as changing default credentials and regularly updating firmware, to mitigate the risk.

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