How severe is CVE-2021-41504?

CVE-2021-41504 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-41504 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-41504?

CVE-2021-41504 primarily affects Dlink Dcs-932l 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-2021-41504?

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-2021-41504 published?

CVE-2021-41504 was published on 2021-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-41504

CVE-2021-41504 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dcs-932l Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
CVSS v2: 5.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Dlink Dcs-932l Firmware
Published: 2021-09-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An Elevated Privileges issue exists in D-Link DCS-5000L v1.05 and DCS-932L v2.17 and older. The use of the digest-authentication for the devices command interface may allow further attack vectors that may compromise the cameras configuration and allow malicious users on the LAN to access the device. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-41504?: An Elevated Privileges issue exists in D-Link DCS-5000L v1.05 and DCS-932L v2.17 and older. The use of the digest-authentication for the devices command interface may allow further attack vectors that may compromise the cameras configuration and allow malicious users on the LAN to access the device. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer
How severe is CVE-2021-41504?: CVE-2021-41504 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-41504 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-41504?: CVE-2021-41504 primarily affects Dlink Dcs-932l 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-2021-41504?: 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-2021-41504 published?: CVE-2021-41504 was published on 2021-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dcs-932l_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dcs-5000l_firmware:1.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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