How severe is CVE-2021-20694?

CVE-2021-20694 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-20694 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-20694?

CVE-2021-20694 affects Dlink Dap-1880ac Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20694?

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-2021-20694 published?

CVE-2021-20694 was published on 2021-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-20694

CVE-2021-20694 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dap-1880ac 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Dlink Dap-1880ac Firmware
Published: 2021-04-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control vulnerability in DAP-1880AC firmware version 1.21 and earlier allows a remote authenticated attacker to bypass access restriction and to start a telnet service via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-20694?: Improper access control vulnerability in DAP-1880AC firmware version 1.21 and earlier allows a remote authenticated attacker to bypass access restriction and to start a telnet service via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2021-20694?: CVE-2021-20694 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-20694 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-20694?: CVE-2021-20694 affects Dlink Dap-1880ac Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20694?: 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-2021-20694 published?: CVE-2021-20694 was published on 2021-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dap-1880ac_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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