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CVE-2021-20161

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.8 EPSS 0.25%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2021-12-30 · Last synced 2026-08-04

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CVE
CVE-2021-20161
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6.8
EPSS
0.25%

Original NVD 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.