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CVE-2021-40041

MEDIUM · CVSS 4.2 EPSS 0.17% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2022-01-10 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.2. Public exploit code or proof-of-concept references have been detected in its references. Exploitation may require the attacker to be authenticated.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

Detected Signals
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CVE
CVE-2021-40041
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
4.2
EPSS
0.17%

Original NVD Description

There is a Cross-Site Scripting(XSS) vulnerability in HUAWEI WS318n product when processing network settings. Due to insufficient validation of user input, a local authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability by injecting special characters. Successful exploit could cause certain information disclosure. Affected product versions include: WS318n-21 10.0.2.2, 10.0.2.5 and 10.0.2.6.

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