How severe is CVE-2021-41293?

CVE-2021-41293 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-41293 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-41293?

CVE-2021-41293 primarily affects Ecoa Riskterminator. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41293?

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-2021-41293 published?

CVE-2021-41293 was published on 2021-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-41293

CVE-2021-41293 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ecoa Riskterminator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 20% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 20% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Ecoa Riskterminator
Published: 2021-09-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ECOA BAS controller suffers from a path traversal vulnerability, causing arbitrary files disclosure. Using the specific POST parameter, unauthenticated attackers can remotely disclose arbitrary files on the affected device and disclose sensitive and system information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-41293?: ECOA BAS controller suffers from a path traversal vulnerability, causing arbitrary files disclosure. Using the specific POST parameter, unauthenticated attackers can remotely disclose arbitrary files on the affected device and disclose sensitive and system information.
How severe is CVE-2021-41293?: CVE-2021-41293 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-41293 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-41293?: CVE-2021-41293 primarily affects Ecoa Riskterminator. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-41293?: 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-2021-41293 published?: CVE-2021-41293 was published on 2021-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-5129-7e623-1.html

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:ecoa:ecs_router_controller-ecs_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ecoa:riskbuster_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ecoa:riskterminator:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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