CVE-2021-21968: A file write vulnerability exists in the OTA update task functionality of Sealevel Systems, Inc

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HIGH 8.3MITIGATE

CVE-2021-21968 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.3) affecting seaconnect 370w firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A file write vulnerability exists in the OTA update task functionality of Sealevel Systems, Inc. SeaConnect 370W v1.3.34. A specially-crafted MQTT payload can lead to arbitrary file overwrite. An attacker can perform a man-in-the-middle attack to trigger this vulnerability.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2022-02-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Talos · Vendor: sealevel

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-02-04 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sealevel seaconnect 370w firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 1.3.34

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3.34

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-21968?

seaconnect 370w firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-21968 being exploited?

CVE-2021-21968 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2021-21968 affect?

CVE-2021-21968 affects seaconnect 370w firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.3). A file write vulnerability exists in the OTA update task functionality of Sealevel Systems, Inc. SeaConnect 370W v1.3.34. A specially-crafted MQTT payload can lead to arbitrary file overwrite. An attacker can perform a man-in-the-middle att

How urgent is CVE-2021-21968?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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References

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