CVE-2021-46442

CRITICALNVD 9.89.8—

9.8

In the "webupg" binary of D-Link DIR-825 G1, attackers can bypass authentication through parameters "autoupgrade.asp", and perform functions such as downloading configuration files and updating firmware without authorization.

CVSS v3: 9.8
EG Score: 9.8(medium)
EPSS: 92.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

April 27, 2022

Last Modified

November 21, 2024

References (4)

cve@mitrehttps://github.com/tgp-top/D-Link-DIR-825
cve@mitrehttps://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://github.com/tgp-top/D-Link-DIR-825
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2021-46442?

CVE-2021-46442 is a critical vulnerability published on April 27, 2022. In the "webupg" binary of D-Link DIR-825 G1, attackers can bypass authentication through parameters "autoupgrade.asp", and perform functions such as downloading configuration files and updating firmware without authorization.

When was CVE-2021-46442 disclosed?

CVE-2021-46442 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on April 27, 2022, 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-2021-46442 actively exploited?

CVE-2021-46442 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 92.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-46442?

CVE-2021-46442 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2021-46442?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2021-46442, 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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CVE-2021-46442

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