HIGH CVSS 8.8
Published: 2021-04-28

CVE-2021-3512

buffalo bhr-4grv_firmware Security Advisory (CVE-2021-3512)
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Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2021-3512 impacting buffalo bhr-4grv_firmware. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 8.8 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Improper access control vulnerability in Buffalo broadband routers (BHR-4GRV firmware Ver.1.99 and prior, DWR-HP-G300NH firmware Ver.1.83 and prior, HW-450HP-ZWE firmware Ver.1.99 and prior, WHR-300HP firmware Ver.1.99 and prior, WHR-300 firmware Ver.1.99 and prior, WHR-G301N firmware Ver.1.86 and prior, WHR-HP-G300N firmware Ver.1.99 and prior, WHR-HP-GN firmware Ver.1.86 and prior, WPL-05G300 firmware Ver.1.87 and prior, WZR-450HP-CWT firmware Ver.1.99 and prior, WZR-450HP-UB firmware Ver.1.99 and prior, WZR-HP-AG300H firmware Ver.1.75 and prior, WZR-HP-G300NH firmware Ver.1.83 and prior, WZR-HP-G301NH firmware Ver.1.83 and prior, WZR-HP-G302H firmware Ver.1.85 and prior, WZR-HP-G450H firmware Ver.1.89 and prior, WZR-300HP firmware Ver.1.99 and prior, WZR-450HP firmware Ver.1.99 and prior, WZR-600DHP firmware Ver.1.99 and prior, WZR-D1100H firmware Ver.1.99 and prior, FS-HP-G300N firmware Ver.3.32 and prior, FS-600DHP firmware Ver.3.38 and prior, FS-R600DHP firmware Ver.3.39 and prior, and FS-G300N firmware Ver.3.13 and prior) allows remote unauthenticated attackers to bypass access restriction and to start telnet service and execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges via unspecified vectors.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Adjacent (AV:A)
Requires shared subnet / local network access
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 buffalo / bhr-4grv_firmware
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

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-2021-3512 impacting buffalo bhr-4grv_firmware.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2021-3512.yaml
id: cve-2021-3512

info:
  name: buffalo bhr-4grv_firmware - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2021-3512 affecting buffalo bhr-4grv_firmware.
    Evaluation: Improper access control vulnerability in Buffalo broadband routers (BHR-4GRV firmware Ver.1.99 and prior, DWR-HP-G300NH firmware Ver.1.83 and prior, H...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2021-3512
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 8.8
    cve-id: CVE-2021-3512
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-2021-3512,buffalo,bhr-4grv_firmware,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "bhr-4grv_firmware"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2021-3512.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2021-3512
# Target: buffalo bhr-4grv_firmware | CVSS: 8.8 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2021-3512 (buffalo bhr-4grv_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 buffalo bhr-4grv_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-2021-3512.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2021-3512
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install bhr-4grv_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade bhr-4grv_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update bhr-4grv_firmware

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i bhr-4grv_firmware 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i bhr-4grv_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.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2021-3512 in buffalo bhr-4grv_firmware?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update buffalo bhr-4grv_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-2021-3512?

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-2021-3512?

CVE-2021-3512 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 8.8 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
8.8
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2021-3512
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor buffalo
Product bhr-4grv_firmware
Published 2021-04-28
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H