How severe is CVE-2021-42891?

CVE-2021-42891 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-2021-42891 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-42891?

CVE-2021-42891 affects Totolink Ex1200t Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42891?

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-2021-42891 published?

CVE-2021-42891 was published on 2022-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-42891

CVE-2021-42891 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Totolink Ex1200t Firmware
Published: 2022-06-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In TOTOLINK EX1200T V4.1.2cu.5215, an attacker can obtain sensitive information (wifikey, etc.) without authorization.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-42891?: In TOTOLINK EX1200T V4.1.2cu.5215, an attacker can obtain sensitive information (wifikey, etc.) without authorization.
How severe is CVE-2021-42891?: CVE-2021-42891 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-2021-42891 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-42891?: CVE-2021-42891 affects Totolink Ex1200t Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42891?: 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-2021-42891 published?: CVE-2021-42891 was published on 2022-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/p1Kk/vuln/blob/main/totolink_ex1200t_easywizard_leak.md

Affected products (1)

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

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