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CVE-2021-20158 (GCVE-0-2021-20158)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-12-30 21:31 – Updated: 2024-08-03 17:30
VLAI
Summary
Trendnet AC2600 TEW-827DRU version 2.08B01 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability. It is possible for an unauthenticated, malicous actor to force the change of the admin password due to a hidden administrative command.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • Authentication Bypass
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
n/a Trendnet AC2600 TEW-827DRU Affected: 2.08B01
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