TEW-821DAP: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component
CVE-2026-76582 is a high-severity improper neutralization of special elements in output used by a downstream component vulnerability in TEW-821DAP from TRENDnet, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.4 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. Affected TEW-821DAP versions: 2.2.01b05. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 1.77% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 78% of scored CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of TEW-821DAP you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRENDnet | TEW-821DAP | 2.2.01b05 | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- ChangedThe attack can reach beyond the vulnerable component into other systems.
- Confidentiality
- LowSome restricted data can be read.
- Integrity
- LowLimited modification of data is possible.
- Availability
- LowPerformance or availability is reduced.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L. Scored by CNA (vuldb.com).
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | 2.1 | Low | CNA (vuldb.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.4 | High | CNA (vuldb.com) |
| CVSS 2.0 | 6.5 | Medium | CNA (vuldb.com) |
Official description
A vulnerability was determined in TRENDnet TEW-821DAP 2.2.01b05. Affected is the function popen/system of the file /cgi-bin/ping.cgi of the component ssi. Executing a manipulation of the argument ipaddr can lead to command injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component
The product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Programming languages and supporting technologies might be chosen which are not subject to these issues.
- Utilize an appropriate mix of allowlist and denylist parsing to filter control-plane syntax from all input.
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: poc, automatable: no, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other references
Other vulnerabilities in TEW-821DAP
- 10.0 Critical severity
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- 8.1 High severity
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Recent Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component vulnerabilities
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