CVE-2021-20161

Medium

Description

Trendnet AC2600 TEW-827DRU version 2.08B01 does not have sufficient protections for the UART functionality. A malicious actor with physical access to the device is able to connect to the UART port via a serial connection. No username or password is required and the user is given a root shell with full control of the device.

SeverityMedium
CVSS6.8
Exploit probability—
ProductTrendnet Tew-827dru Firmware
PublishedDec 30, 2021
First seenDec 30, 2021

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
trendnet tew-827dru_firmware2.08b01—

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