How severe is CVE-2021-20132?

CVE-2021-20132 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-20132 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-20132?

CVE-2021-20132 affects Dlink Dir-2640-us Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20132?

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-2021-20132 published?

CVE-2021-20132 was published on 2021-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-20132

CVE-2021-20132 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-2640-us Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 8.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Dlink Dir-2640-us Firmware
Published: 2021-12-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Quagga Services on D-Link DIR-2640 less than or equal to version 1.11B02 use default hard-coded credentials, which can allow a remote attacker to gain administrative access to the zebra or ripd those services. Both are running with root privileges on the router (i.e., as the "admin" user, UID 0).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-20132?: Quagga Services on D-Link DIR-2640 less than or equal to version 1.11B02 use default hard-coded credentials, which can allow a remote attacker to gain administrative access to the zebra or ripd those services. Both are running with root privileges on the router (i.e., as the "admin" user, UID 0).
How severe is CVE-2021-20132?: CVE-2021-20132 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-20132 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-20132?: CVE-2021-20132 affects Dlink Dir-2640-us Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20132?: 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-2021-20132 published?: CVE-2021-20132 was published on 2021-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-44

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-2640-us_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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