How severe is CVE-2021-21886?

CVE-2021-21886 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-21886 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-21886?

CVE-2021-21886 affects Lantronix Premierwave 2050 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-21886?

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

When was CVE-2021-21886 published?

CVE-2021-21886 was published on 2021-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-21886

CVE-2021-21886 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lantronix Premierwave 2050 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Lantronix Premierwave 2050 Firmware
Published: 2021-12-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the Web Manager FSBrowsePage functionality of Lantronix PremierWave 2050 8.9.0.0R4. A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to information disclosure. An attacker can make an authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-21886?: A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the Web Manager FSBrowsePage functionality of Lantronix PremierWave 2050 8.9.0.0R4. A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to information disclosure. An attacker can make an authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2021-21886?: CVE-2021-21886 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-21886 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-21886?: CVE-2021-21886 affects Lantronix Premierwave 2050 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-21886?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-21886 published?: CVE-2021-21886 was published on 2021-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1330

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:lantronix:premierwave_2050_firmware:8.9.0.0:r4:*:*:*:*:*:*

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