CVE-2021-40597 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

The firmware of EDIMAX IC-3140W Version 3.11 is hardcoded with Administrator username and password.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Edimax	Ic-3140W Firmware	3.11
Edimax	Ic-3140W	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-798

References

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DZCzVULjchY0rSJBXIPr0gJM1qWCcAZ5/view?usp=shariMailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZPFwAoO8tAD0zrWwVZ9W6-CUCrcM0Exm/view?usp=shariExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.edimax.com/edimax/download/download/data/edimax/global/download/ProductVendor Advisory
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DZCzVULjchY0rSJBXIPr0gJM1qWCcAZ5/view?usp=shariMailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZPFwAoO8tAD0zrWwVZ9W6-CUCrcM0Exm/view?usp=shariExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.edimax.com/edimax/download/download/data/edimax/global/download/ProductVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-40597?

CVE-2021-40597 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The firmware of EDIMAX IC-3140W Version 3.11 is hardcoded with Administrator username and password.

How severe is CVE-2021-40597?

CVE-2021-40597 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-40597?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Edimax Ic-3140W Firmware, Edimax Ic-3140W.