CVE-2021-36708: In ProLink PRC2402M V1.0.18 and older, the set_sys_init function in the login.cgi binary allows an attacker to

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-36708?

prc2402m firmware: upgrade to newer than 1.0.18. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-36708 being exploited?

CVE-2021-36708 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2021-36708 affect?

CVE-2021-36708 affects prc2402m firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). In ProLink PRC2402M V1.0.18 and older, the set_sys_init function in the login.cgi binary allows an attacker to reset the password to the administrative interface of the router.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-36708?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2021-36708 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting prc2402m firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In ProLink PRC2402M V1.0.18 and older, the set_sys_init function in the login.cgi binary allows an attacker to reset the password to the administrative interface of the router.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-640
Published	2021-08-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: prolink

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-08-06 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

prolink prc2402m firmware UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.18

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.18

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2021-36708?

prc2402m firmware: upgrade to newer than 1.0.18. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-36708 being exploited?

CVE-2021-36708 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-2021-36708 affect?

CVE-2021-36708 affects prc2402m firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). In ProLink PRC2402M V1.0.18 and older, the set_sys_init function in the login.cgi binary allows an attacker to reset the password to the administrative interface of the router.

How urgent is CVE-2021-36708?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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