CVE-2021-20162 — MEDIUM (4.9)

Vulnerability Description

Trendnet AC2600 TEW-827DRU version 2.08B01 stores credentials in plaintext. Usernames and passwords are stored in plaintext in the config files on the device. For example, /etc/config/cameo contains the admin password in plaintext.

CVSS Score

4.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trendnet	Tew-827Dru Firmware	2.08b01
Trendnet	Tew-827Dru	2.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-312

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-54Third Party Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-54Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-20162?

CVE-2021-20162 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). Trendnet AC2600 TEW-827DRU version 2.08B01 stores credentials in plaintext. Usernames and passwords are stored in plaintext in the config files on the device. For example, /etc/config/cameo contains t...

How severe is CVE-2021-20162?

CVE-2021-20162 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-20162?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Trendnet Tew-827Dru Firmware, Trendnet Tew-827Dru.