How severe is CVE-2021-25310?

CVE-2021-25310 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-2021-25310 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-25310?

CVE-2021-25310 affects Belkin Linksys Wrt160nl Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25310?

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-2021-25310 published?

CVE-2021-25310 was published on 2021-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-25310

CVE-2021-25310 is a high-severity vulnerability in Belkin Linksys Wrt160nl 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Belkin Linksys Wrt160nl Firmware
Published: 2021-02-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The administration web interface on Belkin Linksys WRT160NL 1.0.04.002_US_20130619 devices allows remote authenticated attackers to execute system commands with root privileges via shell metacharacters in the ui_language POST parameter to the apply.cgi form endpoint. This occurs in do_upgrade_post in mini_httpd. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintaine

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-25310?: The administration web interface on Belkin Linksys WRT160NL 1.0.04.002_US_20130619 devices allows remote authenticated attackers to execute system commands with root privileges via shell metacharacters in the ui_language POST parameter to the apply.cgi form endpoint. This occurs in do_upgrade_post in mini_httpd. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintaine
How severe is CVE-2021-25310?: CVE-2021-25310 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-2021-25310 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-25310?: CVE-2021-25310 affects Belkin Linksys Wrt160nl Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-25310?: 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-2021-25310 published?: CVE-2021-25310 was published on 2021-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:belkin:linksys_wrt160nl_firmware:1.0.04.002_us_20130619:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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