CVE-2021-28205 json
ASUS BMC's firmware: path traversal - Delete SOL video file function
published 5y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2021-14895
- cvss
- 4.9
- version 3.1, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.0%
- EPSS 2.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 80%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The specific function in ASUS BMC’s firmware Web management page (Delete SOL video file function) does not filter the specific parameter. As obtaining the administrator permission, remote attackers can use the means of path traversal to access system files.
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1.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 80% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 3.1 | 4.9 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| NVD | 3.1 | 4.9 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:N/A:N |
Affected products
- ASUS BMC firmware for Z10PR-D16
- ASUS BMC firmware for ASMB8-iKVM
- ASUS BMC firmware for Z10PE-D16 WS
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory
References
-
asus.com
/content/ASUS-Product-Security-Advisory/
vendor-advisory
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asus.com
/tw/support/callus/
vendor-advisory
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twcert.org.tw
/tw/cp-132-4575-2e32d-1.html
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2021-28205
- NVD CVE-2021-28205
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