Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2021-46381?

Affected: Dap-1620 Firmware (Dlink). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2021-46381 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Oct 15, 2023.

Is CVE-2021-46381 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2021-46381?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2021-46381?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2021-46381 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2021-46381

HighExploitedPublic exploit

Local File Inclusion due to path traversal in D-Link DAP-1620 leads to unauthorized internal files reading [/etc/passwd] and [/etc/shadow].

Published Mar 4, 2022 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

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CVE-2021-46381 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Dap-1620 Firmware (Dlink).
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Oct 15, 2023. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

7.5

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

59%

Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

2 catalog listings

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Local File Inclusion due to path traversal in D-Link DAP-1620 leads to unauthorized internal files reading [/etc/passwd] and [/etc/shadow].

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
Industry KEV feed	Jan 22, 2024	n/a	Not reported
CIRCL KEV	Oct 15, 2023	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Dap-1620 FirmwareDlink	See advisory	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Mar 4, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Oct 15, 2023
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 22, 2024
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

References

advisoryhttps://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/
exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167070/DLINK-DAP-1620-A1-1.01-Directory-Traversal.html
exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
exploitVulnCheck exploitation report

9 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Local File Inclusion due to path traversal in D-Link DAP-1620 leads to unauthorized internal files reading [/etc/passwd] and [/etc/shadow].
Affected: Dap-1620 Firmware (Dlink). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Oct 15, 2023.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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