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CVE-2021-35402

10.0
Critical
EPSS 0.95%Patch availableFeb 21, 2026

OS command injection via ip param in live_api.cgi on PROLiNK PRC2402M.

common questions

Is CVE-2021-35402 being exploited?

Not confirmed. CVE-2021-35402 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked. EPSS currently estimates a 0.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How severe is CVE-2021-35402?

CVE-2021-35402 is rated Critical with a CVSS score of 10.0. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-35402?

Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2021-35402. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.

What does CVE-2021-35402 affect?

CVE-2021-35402 affects PROLiNK PRC2402M router, live_api.cgi (satellite_list, satellite_status). Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.

What should I do about CVE-2021-35402?

Apply firmware update when available; restrict web/API access to trusted networks.

Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.

executive summary
technical analysis
affected
PROLiNK PRC2402M routerlive_api.cgi (satellite_list, satellite_status)
impact

Remote code execution via crafted ip parameter; attacker can run arbitrary commands and take control of the device.

action required

Patch when possible

affected versions
PROLiNK PRC2402M
  • affected>= 20190909 and < 2021-06-13

As published in the CVE Program record. A version outside these ranges is not a statement that it is unaffected — vendors sometimes understate a range, and distribution-backported builds carry upstream numbers that do not reflect what was patched into them.

how to fix
Remediation steps are tailored for users whose stack is affected. Add this technology to your stack to see the fix checklist.
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