MEDIUM CVSS 5.4
Published: 2021-11-24

CVE-2021-20843

yamaha rtx830_firmware Security Advisory (CVE-2021-20843)
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Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2021-20843 impacting yamaha rtx830_firmware. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Cross-site script inclusion vulnerability in the Web GUI of RTX830 Rev.15.02.17 and earlier, NVR510 Rev.15.01.18 and earlier, NVR700W Rev.15.00.19 and earlier, and RTX1210 Rev.14.01.38 and earlier allows a remote authenticated attacker to alter the settings of the product via a specially crafted web page.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
Required (UI:R)
User must click or open resource
Scope
Changed (S:C)
Impacts components beyond caller authority
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product yamaha / rtx830_firmware
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-829

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2021-20843 impacting yamaha rtx830_firmware.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2021-20843.yaml
id: cve-2021-20843

info:
  name: yamaha rtx830_firmware - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2021-20843 affecting yamaha rtx830_firmware.
    Evaluation: Cross-site script inclusion vulnerability in the Web GUI of RTX830 Rev.15.02.17 and earlier, NVR510 Rev.15.01.18 and earlier, NVR700W Rev.15.00.19 and...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2021-20843
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
    cvss-score: 5.4
    cve-id: CVE-2021-20843
    cwe-id: CWE-829
  tags: cve,cve-2021-20843,yamaha,rtx830_firmware,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "rtx830_firmware"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2021-20843.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2021-20843
# Target: yamaha rtx830_firmware | CVSS: 5.4 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2021-20843 (yamaha rtx830_firmware)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against yamaha rtx830_firmware scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2021-20843.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2021-20843
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install rtx830_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade rtx830_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update rtx830_firmware

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i rtx830_firmware 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i rtx830_firmware

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2021-20843 in yamaha rtx830_firmware?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update yamaha rtx830_firmware packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2021-20843?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2021-20843?

CVE-2021-20843 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.4
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2021-20843
Weakness CWE-829
Vendor yamaha
Product rtx830_firmware
Published 2021-11-24
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N