CVE-2021-20844
CWE-116Published: November 24, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Improper neutralization of HTTP request headers for scripting syntax vulnerability in the Web GUI of RTX830 Rev.15.02.17 and earlier, NVR510 Rev.15.01.18 and earlier, NVR700W Rev.15.00.19 and earlier, and RTX1210 Rev.14.01.38 and earlier allows a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information via a specially crafted web page.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-20844 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 5.7.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-20844 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts