How severe is CVE-2021-28203?

CVE-2021-28203 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-28203 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-28203?

CVE-2021-28203 primarily affects Asus Z10pr-d16 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-28203?

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-2021-28203 published?

CVE-2021-28203 was published on 2021-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-28203

CVE-2021-28203 is a high-severity vulnerability in Asus Z10pr-d16 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Asus Z10pr-d16 Firmware
Published: 2021-04-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Web Set Media Image function in ASUS BMC’s firmware Web management page does not filter the specific parameter. As obtaining the administrator permission, remote attackers can launch command injection to execute command arbitrary.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-28203?: The Web Set Media Image function in ASUS BMC’s firmware Web management page does not filter the specific parameter. As obtaining the administrator permission, remote attackers can launch command injection to execute command arbitrary.
How severe is CVE-2021-28203?: CVE-2021-28203 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-28203 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-28203?: CVE-2021-28203 primarily affects Asus Z10pr-d16 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28203?: 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-2021-28203 published?: CVE-2021-28203 was published on 2021-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:asus:z10pr-d16_firmware:1.14.51:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:asus:asmb8-ikvm_firmware:1.14.51:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:asus:z10pe-d16_ws_firmware:1.14.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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