How severe is CVE-2021-41298?

CVE-2021-41298 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-41298 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-41298?

CVE-2021-41298 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-2021-41298?

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-2021-41298 published?

CVE-2021-41298 was published on 2021-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-41298

CVE-2021-41298 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ecoa Riskterminator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-639.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-639
Affected product: Ecoa Riskterminator
Published: 2021-09-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ECOA BAS controller is vulnerable to insecure direct object references that occur when the application provides direct access to objects based on user-supplied input. As a result of this vulnerability, attackers with general user's privilege can remotely bypass authorization and access the hidden resources in the system and execute privileged functionalities.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-41298?: ECOA BAS controller is vulnerable to insecure direct object references that occur when the application provides direct access to objects based on user-supplied input. As a result of this vulnerability, attackers with general user's privilege can remotely bypass authorization and access the hidden resources in the system and execute privileged functionalities.
How severe is CVE-2021-41298?: CVE-2021-41298 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-41298 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-41298?: CVE-2021-41298 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-2021-41298?: 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-2021-41298 published?: CVE-2021-41298 was published on 2021-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-5134-39f74-1.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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