Is CVE-2021-40407 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-40407 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2021-40407 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2021-40407 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-40407?

CVE-2021-40407 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2021-40407

Published: December 18, 2024

EPSS:32.57%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:96.8th

Official Description

Reolink RLC-410W IP cameras contain an authenticated OS command injection vulnerability in the device network settings functionality.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Reolink RLC-410W IP Camera OS Command Injection Vulnerability

Reolink RLC-410W IP cameras contain an authenticated OS command injection vulnerability in the device network settings functionality.

Added to KEV: 2024-12-18Federal patch deadline: 2025-01-08

Required Action (CISA)

The impacted product could be end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users should discontinue product utilization if a current mitigation is unavailable.

Risk Analysis

This CVE details an authenticated OS command injection vulnerability in Reolink RLC-410W IP cameras, specifically within the device network settings functionality. An authenticated user can exploit this to execute OS commands. The high EPSS score of 0.32575 and its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog indicate a significant and confirmed exploitation risk.

This vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog, confirming its active use by threat actors. While requiring authentication, the ability to inject OS commands makes it a serious threat.

Recommended Action

Administrators should apply available firmware updates for Reolink RLC-410W IP cameras. Ensure strong, unique passwords are used for all device accounts and restrict network access to the camera's management interface.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-40407 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2021-40407 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.