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CVE-2021-20124

A local file inclusion vulnerability exists in Draytek VigorConnect 1.6.0-B3 in the file download functionality of the WebServlet endpoint.

Only Draytek VigorConnect 1.6.0-B3 is listed, via the file download function of its WebServlet endpoint. No vendor rating or fix is listed in the checked facts.

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Summary

The affected software is Draytek VigorConnect, a centralized management application for Draytek network devices. An unauthenticated attacker could exploit a flaw in its file download feature to retrieve arbitrary files from the underlying operating system with root-level privileges, exposing sensitive data.

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A local file inclusion vulnerability exists in Draytek VigorConnect 1.6.0-B3 in the file download functionality of the WebServlet endpoint. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to download arbitrary files from the underlying operating system with root privileges.

Timeline

  1. CVE published
  2. Added to CISA KEV

    CISA has evidence of exploitation in the wild

  3. CISA remediation deadline

    Due date for US federal agencies to patch

  4. Record last updated
  5. EPSS reached 10%

    FIRST estimates at least a 10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days

Affected versions

  • n/a Draytek VigorConnect

    1.6.0-B3

References 1

tenable.com

FAQ

Questions about CVE-2021-20124

What does this mean?

A flaw in the WebServlet file download function lets an unauthenticated attacker download arbitrary files from the underlying operating system. The advisory says these files can be read with root privileges.Source: tenable.com

Am I affected, and how do I check?

Draytek VigorConnect 1.6.0-B3 is listed as affected, in the file download functionality of the WebServlet endpoint. To check a installation, compare its installed VigorConnect version against 1.6.0-B3.Source: tenable.com

What should I do about it?

The checked facts do not name a fixed version or an upgrade target. Check the vendor's advisory for an updated release.Source: tenable.com

Is it being exploited?

Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2024-09-03, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cisa.gov, cve.now feed data

What if there's no patch?

The checked facts do not include a workaround or mitigation. No fix is recorded there, so follow the vendor's guidance for this product.Source: tenable.com