CVE-2021-42627
CVE-2021-42627 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-615 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 68% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 68% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Dlink Dir-615 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The WAN configuration page "wan.htm" on D-Link DIR-615 devices with firmware 20.06 can be accessed directly without authentication which can lead to disclose the information about WAN settings and also leverage attacker to modify the data fields of page.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-42627?
- The WAN configuration page "wan.htm" on D-Link DIR-615 devices with firmware 20.06 can be accessed directly without authentication which can lead to disclose the information about WAN settings and also leverage attacker to modify the data fields of page.
- How severe is CVE-2021-42627?
- CVE-2021-42627 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-42627 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 68% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-42627?
- CVE-2021-42627 primarily affects Dlink Dir-615 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-2021-42627?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2021-42627 published?
- CVE-2021-42627 was published on 2022-08-23 and last updated on 2026-07-05.
References
- https://github.com/sanjokkarki/D-Link-DIR-615/blob/main/CVE-2021-42627
- https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/
- http://d-link.com
- http://dlink.com
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-615_firmware:20.06:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-615_j1_firmware:20.06:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-615_t1_firmware:20.06:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-615jx10_firmware:20.06:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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