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CVE-2021-20712

5.3 · MEDIUM

Improper access control vulnerability in NEC Aterm WG2600HS firmware Ver1.5.1 and earlier, and Aterm WX3000HP firmware Ver1.1.2 and earlier allows a device connected to the LAN side to be accessed…

Published Apr 26, 2021EPSS 0.80%

Overview

CVE-2021-20712 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 26, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Improper access control vulnerability in NEC Aterm WG2600HS firmware Ver1.5.1 and earlier, and Aterm WX3000HP firmware Ver1.1.2 and earlier allows a device connected to the LAN side to be accessed from the WAN side due to the defect in the IPv6 firewall function.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-20712?

CVE-2021-20712 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 26, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2021-20712?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-20712?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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