CVE-2021-40407
An OS command injection vulnerability exists in the device network settings functionality of reolink RLC-410W v3.0.0.136_20121102. At [1] or [2]…
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- CVSS score
- 7.2 High
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2024-12-18, remediation due 2025-01-08)
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-78
- Published
- 2022-01-28
- Last modified
- 2026-06-17
- NVD status
- Analyzed
Description
An OS command injection vulnerability exists in the device network settings functionality of reolink RLC-410W v3.0.0.136_20121102. At [1] or [2], based on DDNS type, the ddns->domain variable, that has the value of the domain parameter provided through the SetDdns API, is not validated properly. This would lead to an OS command injection. An attacker can send an HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.
Affected products
- reolink rlc-410w firmware
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
The impacted product could be end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users should discontinue product utilization if a current mitigation is unavailable. Federal remediation deadline: 2025-01-08.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score.
References
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1424
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-40407
FAQ
Is CVE-2021-40407 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2021-40407 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2024-12-18, with a federal remediation deadline of 2025-01-08. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-40407?
CVE-2021-40407 has a CVSS base score of 7.2 (High). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
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