How severe is CVE-2021-42886?

CVE-2021-42886 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-2021-42886 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-42886?

CVE-2021-42886 affects Totolink Ex1200t Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42886?

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-2021-42886 published?

CVE-2021-42886 was published on 2022-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-42886

CVE-2021-42886 is a high-severity vulnerability in Totolink Ex1200t Firmware 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Totolink Ex1200t Firmware
Published: 2022-06-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

TOTOLINK EX1200T V4.1.2cu.5215 contains an information disclosure vulnerability where an attacker can get the apmib configuration file without authorization, and usernames and passwords can be found in the decoded file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-42886?: TOTOLINK EX1200T V4.1.2cu.5215 contains an information disclosure vulnerability where an attacker can get the apmib configuration file without authorization, and usernames and passwords can be found in the decoded file.
How severe is CVE-2021-42886?: CVE-2021-42886 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-2021-42886 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-42886?: CVE-2021-42886 affects Totolink Ex1200t Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42886?: 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-2021-42886 published?: CVE-2021-42886 was published on 2022-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/p1Kk/vuln/blob/main/totolink_ex1200t_exportsettings_leak.md

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:totolink:ex1200t_firmware:4.1.2cu.5215:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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