How severe is CVE-2021-22361?

CVE-2021-22361 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-22361 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-22361?

CVE-2021-22361 primarily affects Huawei Ecns280 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22361?

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-2021-22361 published?

CVE-2021-22361 was published on 2021-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-22361

CVE-2021-22361 is a high-severity vulnerability in Huawei Ecns280 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Huawei Ecns280 Firmware
Published: 2021-06-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

There is an improper authorization vulnerability in eCNS280 V100R005C00, V100R005C10 and eSE620X vESS V100R001C10SPC200, V100R001C20SPC200. A file access is not authorized correctly. Attacker with low access may launch privilege escalation in a specific scenario. This may compromise the normal service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-22361?: There is an improper authorization vulnerability in eCNS280 V100R005C00, V100R005C10 and eSE620X vESS V100R001C10SPC200, V100R001C20SPC200. A file access is not authorized correctly. Attacker with low access may launch privilege escalation in a specific scenario. This may compromise the normal service.
How severe is CVE-2021-22361?: CVE-2021-22361 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-22361 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-22361?: CVE-2021-22361 primarily affects Huawei Ecns280 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22361?: 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-2021-22361 published?: CVE-2021-22361 was published on 2021-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20210519-02-cgp-en

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:ecns280_firmware:v100r005c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:ecns280_firmware:v100r005c10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:ese620x_vess_firmware:v100r001c10spc200:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:ese620x_vess_firmware:v100r001c20spc200:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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