How severe is CVE-2021-40378?

CVE-2021-40378 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-40378 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-40378?

CVE-2021-40378 primarily affects Comprotech Ip70 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40378?

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-2021-40378 published?

CVE-2021-40378 was published on 2021-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-40378

CVE-2021-40378 is a high-severity vulnerability in Comprotech Ip70 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 8.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 15% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Comprotech Ip70 Firmware
Published: 2021-09-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered on Compro IP70 2.08_7130218, IP570 2.08_7130520, IP60, and TN540 devices. /cgi-bin/support/killps.cgi deletes all data from the device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-40378?: An issue was discovered on Compro IP70 2.08_7130218, IP570 2.08_7130520, IP60, and TN540 devices. /cgi-bin/support/killps.cgi deletes all data from the device.
How severe is CVE-2021-40378?: CVE-2021-40378 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-40378 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-40378?: CVE-2021-40378 primarily affects Comprotech Ip70 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40378?: 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-2021-40378 published?: CVE-2021-40378 was published on 2021-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:comprotech:ip70_firmware:2.08_7130218:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:comprotech:ip570_firmware:2.08_7130520:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:comprotech:ip60_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:comprotech:tn540_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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