CVE-2021-27137
Confirmed PUBLISHEDAn issue was discovered in router/upnp/src/ssdp.c in DD-WRT before 45724. An unsafe strcpy in the UPnP handling functionality allows an...
3 hours faster than CISA KEV
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
An issue was discovered in router/upnp/src/ssdp.c in DD-WRT before 45724. An unsafe strcpy in the UPnP handling functionality allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to send a request that would overflow an internal fixed buffer. Exploitation requires the DD-WRT user to enable UPnP (which is off by default, and only listens on internal interfaces by default). This occurs in ssdp_msearch (reachable by an M-SEARCH request).
- CVE Published
- Jul 16, 2026
- Exploitation Reported
- Jul 21, 2026
- CVSS
- 8.1 High
- EPSS
- 5.4%
Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DD-WRT |
DD-WRT
|
0 to < 45724 |
Affected |
CVE References
- svn.dd-wrt.com/changeset/45724 svn.dd-wrt.com · CVE Record https://svn.dd-wrt.com/changeset/45724
- ssd-disclosure.com/ssd-advisory-dd-wrt-upnp-buffer-overflow ssd-disclosure.com · CVE Record https://ssd-disclosure.com/ssd-advisory-dd-wrt-upnp-buffer-overflow/
- securityaffairs.com/193290/uncategorized/iot-botnet-c0xmo-adds-c... securityaffairs.com · CVE Record https://securityaffairs.com/193290/uncategorized/iot-botnet-c0xmo-add...
- bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/c0xmo-botnet-spreads-via-dd-wr... bleepingcomputer.com · CVE Record https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/c0xmo-botnet-spreads-v...
- fortinet.com/blog/threat-research/inside-cross-platform-p... fortinet.com · CVE Record https://www.fortinet.com/blog/threat-research/inside-cross-platform-p...
Recommended Actions
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Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| All CISA Advisories First | 2026-07-21 12:00 UTC |
| CISA | 2026-07-21 14:32 UTC |
| CVE | 2026-07-21 16:01 UTC |
No detection artifacts or sensor request patterns are available for this CVE yet.
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Virtual Patch
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KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users.
CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2026-07-21 14:32:22 UTC · CISA
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Recent Mentions
All CISA Advisories · Jul 21, 2026
CISA has added four new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2021-27137 DD-WRT Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability CVE-2026-0770 Langflow Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere Vulnerability CVE-2026-63030 WordPress Core Interpretation Conflict Vulnerability CVE-2026-60137 WordPress Core SQL Injection Vulnerability These types of vulnerabilities are frequent attack vectors for malicious cyber actors and pose significant risks to the federal enterprise. Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 26-04: Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk establishes vulnerability management requirements for Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies. BOD 26-04 reinforces the importance of the KEV Catalog and requires federal agencies to prioritize rapid remediation of high-risk vulnerabilities, specifically those identified by Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) listed in CISA’s KEV Catalog on publicly exposed assets that grant total control of the asset post-exploitation, while deferring action for lower-risk vulnerabilities. BOD 26-04 further establishes basic expectations for when agencies must check whether threat actors compromised the system before the patch was applied. While BOD 26-04 applies only to FCEB agencies, CISA encourages all organizations to adopt risk-based vulnerability management and prioritize remediation of KEV Catalog vulnerabilities. CISA will continue to add vulnerabilities to the catalog that meet the specified criteria. Aware of an exploited vulnerability not currently listed in the KEV Catalog? Submit it for potential addition through CISA’s KEV Nomination Form. Potential KEV additions must have a CVE ID, evidence of exploitation, and clear mitigation guidance.
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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16:01 UTC about 8 hours ago16:01 UTC · about 8 hours ago
KEV confirmed by CVE
Exploitation attested by an external source
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14:32 UTC about 10 hours ago14:32 UTC · about 10 hours ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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12:00 UTC about 12 hours ago12:00 UTC · about 12 hours ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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00:00 UTC 6 days ago00:00 UTC · 6 days ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 5 years ago00:00 UTC · over 5 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Pro API Example
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