CVE-2021-40150
CWE-552Published: July 17, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
The web server of the E1 Zoom camera through 3.0.0.716 discloses its configuration via the /conf/ directory that is mapped to a publicly accessible path. In this way an attacker can download the entire NGINX/FastCGI configurations by querying the /conf/nginx.conf or /conf/fastcgi.conf URI.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-40150 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
Quick Facts
Related CVEs (CWE-552)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-40150 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts