CVE-2021-3275
CVE-2021-3275 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tp-link Td-w9977 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Tp-link Td-w9977 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unauthenticated stored cross-site scripting (XSS) exists in multiple TP-Link products including WIFI Routers (Wireless AC routers), Access Points, ADSL + DSL Gateways and Routers, which affects TD-W9977v1, TL-WA801NDv5, TL-WA801Nv6, TL-WA802Nv5, and Archer C3150v2 devices through the improper validation of the hostname. Some of the pages including dhcp.htm, networkMap.htm, dhcpClient.htm, qsEdit.htm, and qsReview.htm and use this vulnerable hostname function (setDefaultHostname()) without sanitization.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-3275?
- Unauthenticated stored cross-site scripting (XSS) exists in multiple TP-Link products including WIFI Routers (Wireless AC routers), Access Points, ADSL + DSL Gateways and Routers, which affects TD-W9977v1, TL-WA801NDv5, TL-WA801Nv6, TL-WA802Nv5, and Archer C3150v2 devices through the improper validation of the hostname. Some of the pages including dhcp.htm, networkMap.htm, dhcpClient.htm, qsEdit.htm, and qsReview.htm and use this vulnerable hostname function (setDefaultHostname()) without sanitization.
- How severe is CVE-2021-3275?
- CVE-2021-3275 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-3275 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-3275?
- CVE-2021-3275 primarily affects Tp-link Td-w9977 Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-3275?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-3275 published?
- CVE-2021-3275 was published on 2021-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161989/TP-Link-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
- https://github.com/smriti548/CVE/blob/main/CVE-2021-3275
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Mar/67
- https://www.tp-link.com
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:td-w9977_firmware:v1_0.1.0_0.9.1_up_boot\(161123\)_2016-11-23_15.36.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-wa801nd_firmware:v5_us_0.9.1_3.16_up_boot\[170905-rel56404\]:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-wa801n_firmware:v6_eu_0.9.1_3.16_up_boot\[200116-rel61815\]:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-wr802n_firmware:v4_us_0.9.1_3.17_up_boot\[200421-rel38950\]:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:archer-c3150_firmware:v2_170926:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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