CRITICAL CVSS 9.8
Published: 2021-03-29

CVE-2021-28672

xerox phaser_6510_firmware Security Advisory (CVE-2021-28672)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2021-28672 impacting xerox phaser_6510_firmware. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Xerox Phaser 6510 before 64.65.51 and 64.59.11 (Bridge), WorkCentre 6515 before 65.65.51 and 65.59.11 (Bridge), VersaLink B400 before 37.65.51 and 37.59.01 (Bridge), B405 before 38.65.51 and 38.59.01 (Bridge), B600/B610 before 32.65.51 and 32.59.01 (Bridge), B605/B615 before 33.65.51 and 33.59.01 (Bridge), B7025/30/35 before 58.65.51 and 58.59.11 (Bridge), C400 before 67.65.51 and 67.59.01 (Bridge), C405 before 68.65.51 and 68.59.01 (Bridge), C500/C600 before 61.65.51 and 61.59.01 (Bridge), C505/C605 before 62.65.51 and 62.59.01 (Bridge), C7000 before 56.65.51 and 56.59.01 (Bridge), C7020/25/30 before 57.65.51 and 57.59.01 (Bridge), C8000/C9000 before 70.65.51 and 70.59.01 (Bridge), C8000W before 72.65.51 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through a buffer overflow in Web page parameter handling.

📊 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
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product xerox / phaser_6510_firmware
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-120

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-2021-28672 impacting xerox phaser_6510_firmware.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2021-28672.yaml
id: cve-2021-28672

info:
  name: xerox phaser_6510_firmware - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: critical
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2021-28672 affecting xerox phaser_6510_firmware.
    Evaluation: Xerox Phaser 6510 before 64.65.51 and 64.59.11 (Bridge), WorkCentre 6515 before 65.65.51 and 65.59.11 (Bridge), VersaLink B400 before 37.65.51 and 37....
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2021-28672
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 9.8
    cve-id: CVE-2021-28672
    cwe-id: CWE-120
  tags: cve,cve-2021-28672,xerox,phaser_6510_firmware,critical

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "phaser_6510_firmware"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2021-28672.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2021-28672
# Target: xerox phaser_6510_firmware | CVSS: 9.8 (CRITICAL)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2021-28672 (xerox phaser_6510_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 xerox phaser_6510_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-2021-28672.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2021-28672
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install phaser_6510_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade phaser_6510_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update phaser_6510_firmware

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i phaser_6510_firmware 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i phaser_6510_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-2021-28672 in xerox phaser_6510_firmware?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update xerox phaser_6510_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-2021-28672?

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-2021-28672?

CVE-2021-28672 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
9.8
CRITICAL SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2021-28672
Weakness CWE-120
Vendor xerox
Product phaser_6510_firmware
Published 2021-03-29
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H