MEDIUM CVSS 6.5
Published: 2021-04-13

CVE-2021-21729

zte zxhn_h168n_firmware Security Advisory (CVE-2021-21729)
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Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2021-21729 impacting zte zxhn_h168n_firmware. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Some ZTE products have CSRF vulnerability. Because some pages lack CSRF random value verification, attackers could perform illegal authorization operations by constructing messages.This affects: ZXHN H168N V3.5.0_EG1T5_TE, V2.5.5, ZXHN H108N V2.5.5_BTMT1

📊 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
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
Required (UI:R)
User must click or open resource
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product zte / zxhn_h168n_firmware
Affected Versions 3.5.0_eg1t5_te
Weakness Enumeration CWE-330

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-2021-21729 impacting zte zxhn_h168n_firmware.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2021-21729.yaml
id: cve-2021-21729

info:
  name: zte zxhn_h168n_firmware - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2021-21729 affecting zte zxhn_h168n_firmware.
    Evaluation: Some ZTE products have CSRF vulnerability. Because some pages lack CSRF random value verification, attackers could perform illegal authorization opera...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2021-21729
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
    cvss-score: 6.5
    cve-id: CVE-2021-21729
    cwe-id: CWE-330
  tags: cve,cve-2021-21729,zte,zxhn_h168n_firmware,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "zxhn_h168n_firmware"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2021-21729.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2021-21729
# Target: zte zxhn_h168n_firmware | CVSS: 6.5 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2021-21729 (zte zxhn_h168n_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 zxhn_h168n_firmware scope (3.5.0_eg1t5_te).")
        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-2021-21729.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2021-21729
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install zxhn_h168n_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade zxhn_h168n_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update zxhn_h168n_firmware

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i zxhn_h168n_firmware 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i zxhn_h168n_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-2021-21729 in zte zxhn_h168n_firmware?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update zte zxhn_h168n_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-2021-21729?

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-2021-21729?

CVE-2021-21729 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.5
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2021-21729
Weakness CWE-330
Vendor zte
Product zxhn_h168n_firmware
Published 2021-04-13
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N