7.8
HIGH
CVE-2021-35033
Zyxel Network Gateway Root Access Vulnerability
Description

A vulnerability in specific versions of Zyxel NBG6818, NBG7815, WSQ20, WSQ50, WSQ60, and WSR30 firmware with pre-configured password management could allow an attacker to obtain root access of the device, if the local attacker dismantles the device and uses a USB-to-UART cable to connect the device, or if the remote assistance feature had been enabled by an authenticated user.

INFO

Published Date :

Nov. 23, 2021, 10:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Oct. 27, 2022, 4:59 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

No

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

1.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2021-35033 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Zyxel nbg6818_firmware
2 Zyxel nbg7815_firmware
3 Zyxel wsq20_firmware
4 Zyxel wsq50_firmware
5 Zyxel wsq60_firmware
6 Zyxel wsr30_firmware
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2021-35033.

URL Resource
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2022-06 Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.zyxel.com/support/Zyxel_security_advisory_for_pre-configured_password_management_vulnerability_of_home_routers_and_WiFi_systems.shtml Vendor Advisory

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2021-35033 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • Reanalysis by [email protected]

    Oct. 27, 2022

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Removed CWE NIST CWE-522
    Added CWE NIST CWE-287
  • Modified Analysis by [email protected]

    Apr. 05, 2022

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Reference Type https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2022-06 No Types Assigned https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2022-06 Exploit, Third Party Advisory
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Feb. 28, 2022

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2022-06 [No Types Assigned]
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Dec. 01, 2021

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V2 NIST (AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://www.zyxel.com/support/Zyxel_security_advisory_for_pre-configured_password_management_vulnerability_of_home_routers_and_WiFi_systems.shtml No Types Assigned https://www.zyxel.com/support/Zyxel_security_advisory_for_pre-configured_password_management_vulnerability_of_home_routers_and_WiFi_systems.shtml Vendor Advisory
    Added CWE NIST CWE-522
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:nbg6818_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.00\(absc.5\)c0 OR cpe:2.3:h:zyxel:nbg6818:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:nbg7815_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.00\(absk.7\)c0 OR cpe:2.3:h:zyxel:nbg7815:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:wsq20_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.00\(abof.11\)c0 OR cpe:2.3:h:zyxel:wsq20:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:wsq50_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2.20\(abkj.7\)c0 OR cpe:2.3:h:zyxel:wsq50:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:wsq60_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2.20\(abnd.8\)c0 OR cpe:2.3:h:zyxel:wsq60:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:wsr30_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.00\(abmy.12\)c0 OR cpe:2.3:h:zyxel:wsr30:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.04 }} 0.00%

score

0.05635

percentile

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