How severe is CVE-2021-20092?

CVE-2021-20092 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-20092 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-20092?

CVE-2021-20092 primarily affects Buffalo Wsr-2533dhpl2-bk Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20092?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-20092 published?

CVE-2021-20092 was published on 2021-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-20092

CVE-2021-20092 is a high-severity vulnerability in Buffalo Wsr-2533dhpl2-bk Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Buffalo Wsr-2533dhpl2-bk Firmware
Published: 2021-04-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The web interfaces of Buffalo WSR-2533DHPL2 firmware version <= 1.02 and WSR-2533DHP3 firmware version <= 1.24 do not properly restrict access to sensitive information from an unauthorized actor.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-20092?: The web interfaces of Buffalo WSR-2533DHPL2 firmware version <= 1.02 and WSR-2533DHP3 firmware version <= 1.24 do not properly restrict access to sensitive information from an unauthorized actor.
How severe is CVE-2021-20092?: CVE-2021-20092 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-20092 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-20092?: CVE-2021-20092 primarily affects Buffalo Wsr-2533dhpl2-bk Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20092?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-20092 published?: CVE-2021-20092 was published on 2021-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-13

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:buffalo:wsr-2533dhpl2-bk_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:buffalo:wsr-2533dhp3-bk_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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