CVE-2021-4471
TG8 Firewall Unauthenticated User Password Disclosure
Description
TG8 Firewall exposes a directory such as /data/ over HTTP without authentication. This directory stores credential files for previously logged-in users. A remote unauthenticated attacker can enumerate and download files within the directory to obtain valid account usernames and passwords, leading to loss of confidentiality and further unauthorized access.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 14, 2025, 11:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 14, 2025, 11:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2021-4471
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Remove public access to the /data/ directory.
- Implement authentication for directory access.
- Review and secure stored credential files.
- Apply vendor security patches promptly.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 14, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Tag unsupported-when-assigned Added Description TG8 Firewall exposes a directory such as /data/ over HTTP without authentication. This directory stores credential files for previously logged-in users. A remote unauthenticated attacker can enumerate and download files within the directory to obtain valid account usernames and passwords, leading to loss of confidentiality and further unauthorized access. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-538 Added Reference https://ssd-disclosure.com/ssd-advisory-tg8-firewall-preauth-rce-and-password-disclosure/ Added Reference https://web.archive.org/web/20211024224240/http://www.tg8security.com/ Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/tg8-firewall-unauthenticated-user-password-disclosure