8.8
CWE
352
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-4030: CSRF

First published: Tue Feb 22 2022(Updated: )

A cross-site request forgery vulnerability in the HTTP daemon of the Zyxel ARMOR Z1/Z2 firmware could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands if they coerce or trick a local user to visit a compromised website with malicious scripts.

Credit: security@zyxel.com.tw

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Zyxel Nbg6816 Firmware=1.00\(aawb.10\)c0
Zyxel Nbg6816
Zyxel Nbg6817 Firmware<1.00\(abcs.11\)c0
Zyxel Nbg6817

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-4030?

    CVE-2021-4030 has been assigned a medium severity rating due to its potential impact on user privacy and system integrity.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-4030?

    To mitigate CVE-2021-4030, it is recommended to update the Zyxel firmware to the latest version that addresses the vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2021-4030?

    CVE-2021-4030 specifically affects Zyxel ARMOR Z1 and Z2 firmware versions 1.00(aawb.10)c0 and earlier for the NBG6816 and NBG6817 routers.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2021-4030 allow?

    CVE-2021-4030 allows attackers to perform cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks, potentially executing arbitrary commands on the affected devices.

  • Is there a known exploitation of CVE-2021-4030?

    As of the latest reports, there have been no documented exploits specifically targeting CVE-2021-4030 in the wild.

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