RCE in Mitrastar Gpt-2541gnac-N1

CVE-2021-42165

MitraStar GPT-2541GNAC-N1 (HGU) 100VNZ0b33 devices allow remote authenticated users to obtain root access by executing command "deviceinfo show file &&/bin/bash" because of incorrect sanitization of parameter "path".

Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)

EPSS: 0.141 (96.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

  • cve@mitre.org (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
  • cve@mitre.org (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
  • cve@mitre.org (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-42165?
CVE-2021-42165 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mitrastar Gpt-2541gnac-N1, classified under OS Command Injection. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2022-05-03.
How severe is CVE-2021-42165?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2021-42165 known to be exploited?
3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.