CVE-2021-30165
CVE-2021-30165 is a high-severity vulnerability in Edimax Ic-3140w Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-798.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-798
- Affected product: Edimax Ic-3140w Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
The default administrator account & password of the EDIMAX wireless network camera is hard-coded. Remote attackers can disassemble firmware to obtain the privileged permission and further control the devices.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-30165?
- The default administrator account & password of the EDIMAX wireless network camera is hard-coded. Remote attackers can disassemble firmware to obtain the privileged permission and further control the devices.
- How severe is CVE-2021-30165?
- CVE-2021-30165 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-30165 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-30165?
- CVE-2021-30165 affects Edimax Ic-3140w Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-30165?
- 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-2021-30165 published?
- CVE-2021-30165 was published on 2021-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:edimax:ic-3140w_firmware:3.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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