MEDIUM
CVE-2021-42848
CWE-862Published: May 18, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
An information disclosure vulnerability was reported in some Lenovo Personal Cloud Storage devices that could allow an unauthenticated user to retrieve device and networking details.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-42848 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Lenovo10 product(s)
a1 firmwarea1t1 firmwaret1x1 firmwarex1t2 firmwaret2t2pro firmwaret2pro
Source: NVD CPE · 10 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://iknow.lenovo.com.cn/detail/dc_200017.htmlVendor Advisory
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https://iknow.lenovo.com.cn/detail/dc_200017.htmlVendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2021-42848
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-862
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 18, 2022
Related CVEs (CWE-862)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-42848 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.