CVE-2021-47726
CVE-2021-47726 is a high-severity vulnerability 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-522.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v4: 8.7
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-206084
- Weakness: CWE-522
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
NuCom 11N Wireless Router 5.07.90 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows non-privileged users to access administrative credentials through the configuration backup endpoint. Attackers can send a crafted HTTP GET request to the backup configuration page with a specific cookie to retrieve and decode the admin password in Base64 format.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-47726?
- NuCom 11N Wireless Router 5.07.90 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows non-privileged users to access administrative credentials through the configuration backup endpoint. Attackers can send a crafted HTTP GET request to the backup configuration page with a specific cookie to retrieve and decode the admin password in Base64 format.
- How severe is CVE-2021-47726?
- CVE-2021-47726 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-2021-47726 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-47726?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2021-47726 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2021-47726 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-206084.
- When was CVE-2021-47726 published?
- CVE-2021-47726 was published on 2025-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49634
- https://www.nucom.es
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nucom-n-wireless-router-privilege-escalation-via-configuration-backup
- https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2021-5629.php
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