8.8
CWE
276 284
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-40416

First published: Fri Jan 28 2022(Updated: )

An incorrect default permission vulnerability exists in the cgiserver.cgi cgi_check_ability functionality of reolink RLC-410W v3.0.0.136_20121102. All the Get APIs that are not included in cgi_check_ability are already executable by any logged-in users. An attacker can send an HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Credit: talos-cna@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Reolink RLC-410W=3.0.0.136_20121102
Reolink RLC-410W Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-40416?

    CVE-2021-40416 has a medium severity level due to its potential for unauthorized access by logged-in users.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-40416?

    To mitigate CVE-2021-40416, ensure that all APIs are properly checked for permissions and upgrade to a patched version if available.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2021-40416?

    CVE-2021-40416 affects the Reolink RLC-410W running firmware version 3.0.0.136_20121102.

  • Can CVE-2021-40416 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2021-40416 can be exploited remotely by sending malicious HTTP requests to the vulnerable device.

  • What types of attacks can be performed due to CVE-2021-40416?

    Due to CVE-2021-40416, an attacker could potentially execute unintended Get API calls on the device.

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