LOW CVSS 2.3
Published: 2021-03-12

CVE-2021-21726

zte zxone_9700_firmware Security Advisory (CVE-2021-21726)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

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Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2021-21726 impacting zte zxone_9700_firmware. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 2.3 (LOW).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Some ZTE products have an input verification vulnerability in the diagnostic function interface. Due to insufficient verification of some parameters input by users, an attacker with high privileges can cause process exception by repeatedly inputting illegal parameters. This affects:<ZXONE 9700 , ZXONE 8700, ZXONE 19700><V1.40.021.021CP049, V1.0P02B219_@NCPM-RELEASE_2.40R1-20200914.set>

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
High (PR:H)
Administrative credentials required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
Low (A:L)
Partial service performance degradation

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product zte / zxone_9700_firmware
Affected Versions 1.40.021.021cp049
Weakness Enumeration CWE-20

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-2021-21726 impacting zte zxone_9700_firmware.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2021-21726.yaml
id: cve-2021-21726

info:
  name: zte zxone_9700_firmware - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: low
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2021-21726 affecting zte zxone_9700_firmware.
    Evaluation: Some ZTE products have an input verification vulnerability in the diagnostic function interface. Due to insufficient verification of some parameters i...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2021-21726
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
    cvss-score: 2.3
    cve-id: CVE-2021-21726
    cwe-id: CWE-20
  tags: cve,cve-2021-21726,zte,zxone_9700_firmware,low

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "zxone_9700_firmware"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2021-21726.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2021-21726
# Target: zte zxone_9700_firmware | CVSS: 2.3 (LOW)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2021-21726 (zte zxone_9700_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 zte zxone_9700_firmware scope (1.40.021.021cp049).")
        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-2021-21726.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2021-21726
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install zxone_9700_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade zxone_9700_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update zxone_9700_firmware

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i zxone_9700_firmware 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i zxone_9700_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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2021-21726 in zte zxone_9700_firmware?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update zte zxone_9700_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-2021-21726?

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-2021-21726?

CVE-2021-21726 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 2.3 (LOW). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
2.3
LOW SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2021-21726
Weakness CWE-20
Vendor zte
Product zxone_9700_firmware
Published 2021-03-12
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L