CVE-2021-27137

DD-WRT Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Added to CISA KEV: 2026-07-21

By FixTheVuln Team Sources: CISA KEV Catalog, NVD
CVSS 8.1 — HIGH ACTIVE
CWE-787

Description

DD-WRT contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to overflow...

Required Action

Fix: Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-27137?

CVE-2021-27137 (DD-WRT Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability) is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). DD-WRT contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to overflow...

How do I fix CVE-2021-27137?

Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.

How severe is CVE-2021-27137?

CVE-2021-27137 has a CVSS score of 8.1, classified as HIGH. This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been actively exploited in the wild.

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