HIGH
CVE-2021-37289
CWE-276Published: August 22, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.2
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Insecure Permissions in administration interface in Planex MZK-DP150N 1.42 and 1.43 allows attackers to execute system command as root via etc_ro/web/syscmd.asp.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-37289 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires high 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), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.2.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.High
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
planex2 product(s)
mzk-dp150n firmwaremzk-dp150n
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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http://www.planex.co.jp/products/mzk-dp150n/Product · Vendor Advisory
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https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU98291763/Third Party Advisory
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https://samy.link/blog/a-hidden-web-shell-in-the-plug-in-wireless-planex-mzk-dp150nExploit · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.planex.co.jp/products/mzk-dp150n/Product · Vendor Advisory
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https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU98291763/Third Party Advisory
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https://samy.link/blog/a-hidden-web-shell-in-the-plug-in-wireless-planex-mzk-dp150nExploit · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2021-37289
CVSS Score7.2 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-276
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 22, 2022
Related CVEs (CWE-276)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-37289 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.