CVE-2021-33259

MEDIUMNVD 5.35.3—

5.3

Several web interfaces in D-Link DIR-868LW 1.12b have no authentication requirements for access, allowing for attackers to obtain users' DNS query history.

CVSS v3: 5.3
EG Score: 5.3(medium)
EPSS: 65.4%
KEV: Not listed

Published

October 31, 2021

Last Modified

November 21, 2024

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://d-link.com
cve@mitrehttp://dir-868lw.com
cve@mitrehttps://github.com/jayus0821/uai-poc/blob/main/D-Link/DIR-868L/webaccess_UAI.md
cve@mitrehttps://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://d-link.com
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://dir-868lw.com
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://github.com/jayus0821/uai-poc/blob/main/D-Link/DIR-868L/webaccess_UAI.md
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2021-33259?

CVE-2021-33259 is a medium vulnerability published on October 31, 2021. Several web interfaces in D-Link DIR-868LW 1.12b have no authentication requirements for access, allowing for attackers to obtain users' DNS query history.

When was CVE-2021-33259 disclosed?

CVE-2021-33259 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on October 31, 2021, with the most recent update on November 21, 2024. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2021-33259 actively exploited?

CVE-2021-33259 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 65.4% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-33259?

CVE-2021-33259 has a CVSS v3 base score of 5.3 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2021-33259?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2021-33259, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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