How severe is CVE-2021-27159?

CVE-2021-27159 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-27159 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-27159?

CVE-2021-27159 affects Fiberhome Hg6245d Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27159?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-27159 published?

CVE-2021-27159 was published on 2021-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-27159

CVE-2021-27159 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Fiberhome Hg6245d Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 24% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-798.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 24% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Fiberhome Hg6245d Firmware
Published: 2021-02-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered on FiberHome HG6245D devices through RP2613. The web daemon contains the hardcoded useradmin / 888888 credentials for an ISP.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-27159?: An issue was discovered on FiberHome HG6245D devices through RP2613. The web daemon contains the hardcoded useradmin / 888888 credentials for an ISP.
How severe is CVE-2021-27159?: CVE-2021-27159 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-27159 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-27159?: CVE-2021-27159 affects Fiberhome Hg6245d Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27159?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-27159 published?: CVE-2021-27159 was published on 2021-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://pierrekim.github.io/blog/2021-01-12-fiberhome-ont-0day-vulnerabilities.html#httpd-hardcoded-credentials

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:fiberhome:hg6245d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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