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CVE-2021-20161

Trendnet AC2600 TEW-827DRU version 2.08B01 does not have sufficient protections for the UART functionality.

Impact

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.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
TrendnetTew-827dru Firmware
Version 2.08b01

Weakness classification

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