How severe is CVE-2021-42370?

CVE-2021-42370 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-2021-42370 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-42370?

CVE-2021-42370 primarily affects Xorux Lpar2rrd. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42370?

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-2021-42370 published?

CVE-2021-42370 was published on 2021-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-42370

CVE-2021-42370 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xorux Lpar2rrd with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Xorux Lpar2rrd
Published: 2021-11-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A password mismanagement situation exists in XoruX LPAR2RRD and STOR2RRD before 7.30 because cleartext information is present in HTML password input fields in the device properties. (Viewing the passwords requires configuring a web browser to display HTML password input fields.)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-42370?: A password mismanagement situation exists in XoruX LPAR2RRD and STOR2RRD before 7.30 because cleartext information is present in HTML password input fields in the device properties. (Viewing the passwords requires configuring a web browser to display HTML password input fields.)
How severe is CVE-2021-42370?: CVE-2021-42370 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-2021-42370 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-42370?: CVE-2021-42370 primarily affects Xorux Lpar2rrd. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42370?: 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-2021-42370 published?: CVE-2021-42370 was published on 2021-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:xorux:lpar2rrd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xorux:stor2rrd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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