How severe is CVE-2021-31573?

CVE-2021-31573 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-2021-31573 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-31573?

CVE-2021-31573 primarily affects Mediatek En7580 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-31573?

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-2021-31573 published?

CVE-2021-31573 was published on 2023-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-31573

CVE-2021-31573 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mediatek En7580 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Mediatek En7580 Firmware
Published: 2023-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Config Manager, there is a possible command injection due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege from a proximal attacker with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: A20210009; Issue ID: OSBNB00123234.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-31573?: In Config Manager, there is a possible command injection due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege from a proximal attacker with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: A20210009; Issue ID: OSBNB00123234.
How severe is CVE-2021-31573?: CVE-2021-31573 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-2021-31573 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-31573?: CVE-2021-31573 primarily affects Mediatek En7580 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-31573?: 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-2021-31573 published?: CVE-2021-31573 was published on 2023-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-acknowledgements

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:mediatek:en7580_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mediatek:en7528_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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