How severe is CVE-2021-20163?

CVE-2021-20163 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-20163 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-20163?

CVE-2021-20163 affects Trendnet Tew-827dru Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20163?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-20163 published?

CVE-2021-20163 was published on 2021-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-20163

CVE-2021-20163 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Trendnet Tew-827dru Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Trendnet Tew-827dru Firmware
Published: 2021-12-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Trendnet AC2600 TEW-827DRU version 2.08B01 leaks information via the ftp web page. Usernames and passwords for all ftp users are revealed in plaintext on the ftpserver.asp page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-20163?: Trendnet AC2600 TEW-827DRU version 2.08B01 leaks information via the ftp web page. Usernames and passwords for all ftp users are revealed in plaintext on the ftpserver.asp page.
How severe is CVE-2021-20163?: CVE-2021-20163 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-20163 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-20163?: CVE-2021-20163 affects Trendnet Tew-827dru Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20163?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-20163 published?: CVE-2021-20163 was published on 2021-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-54

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:trendnet:tew-827dru_firmware:2.08b01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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