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CVE-2021-20698: Sharp NEC Displays (UN462A R1.300 and prior to it, UN462VA R1.300 and prior to it, UN492S R1.300 and prior...

Sharp NEC Displays (UN462A R1.300 and prior to it, UN462VA R1.300 and prior to it, UN492S R1.300 and prior to it, UN492VS R1.300 and prior to it, UN552A R1.300 and prior to it, UN552S R1.300 and prior to it, UN552VS R1.300 and prior to it, UN552 R1.300 and prior to it, UN552V R1.300 and prior to it, UX552S R1.300 and prior to it, UX552 R1.300 and prior to it, V864Q R2.000 and prior to it, C861Q R2.000 and prior to it, P754Q R2.000 and prior to it, V754Q R2.000 and prior to it, C751Q R2.000 and prior to it, V984Q R2.000 and prior to it, C981Q R2.000 and prior to it, P654Q R2.000 and prior to it, V654Q R2.000 and prior to it, C651Q R2.000 and prior to it, V554Q R2.000 and prior to it, P404 R3.200 and prior to it, P484 R3.200 and prior to it, P554 R3.200 and prior to it, V404 R3.200 and prior to it, V484 R3.200 and prior to it, V554 R3.200 and prior to it, V404-T R3.200 and prior to it, V484-T R3.200 and prior to it, V554-T R3.200 and prior to it, C501 R2.000 and prior to it, C551 R2.000 and prior to it, C431 R2.000 and prior to it) allows an attacker to obtain root privileges and execute remote code by sending unintended parameters that contain specific characters in http request.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdated
Glexia's TakeAutomated analysishigh

Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

CVE-2021-20698 affects many Sharp NEC professional display models. A network attacker can send malformed HTTP parameters that may lead to root-level remote code execution. For organizations using these displays for signage, operations, or visitor communications, exposed management interfaces should be treated as a serious device takeover risk.

Executive priority

Prioritize if these displays are network-managed, used in public-facing environments, or reachable beyond a tightly controlled admin network. Root-level remote code execution on embedded display infrastructure can create business disruption, persistence, and network pivot risk, even if no active exploitation is currently cited.

Technical view

The CVE describes improper handling of unintended HTTP request parameters containing specific characters, enabling root privilege acquisition and remote code execution on listed Sharp NEC Displays firmware branches at or below the affected versions. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, authentication requirements, or detailed fixed-version mapping.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where affected Sharp NEC displays have HTTP management reachable from enterprise networks, vendor networks, or the internet. Risk is lower for isolated displays with management access blocked, but inventory is still needed because the affected model list is broad.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not report active exploitation, and KEV status is false. The public CVE text confirms remote code execution and root privilege impact via HTTP parameters, but does not provide exploit maturity, authentication context, or observed attacks.

Researcher notes

The evidence is limited to CVE metadata and the Sharp NEC advisory reference. Key missing details include CVSS, CWE, authentication requirements, vulnerable endpoint specifics, fixed firmware versions, and exploitation evidence. Avoid assuming exploit availability or broad internet exploitation without additional sources.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory Sharp NEC display models and firmware versions.
  • Check Sharp NEC advisory for fixed firmware and supported update paths.
  • Update affected displays according to vendor guidance.
  • Block internet access to display HTTP management interfaces.
  • Restrict management access to trusted admin networks only.
  • Monitor display management access for unusual HTTP requests.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether deployed models match the CVE affected list.
  • Record firmware versions for each Sharp NEC display.
  • Verify HTTP management is not internet-accessible.
  • Review network segmentation for signage and display devices.
  • Check vendor documentation for remediation completion evidence.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Severity
Unknown
CVSS
Not scored
Known Exploited
No
Published
Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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0CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS and timeline data

No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Sharp Display Solutions, Ltd.UN462A0Listed
Sharp Display Solutions, Ltd.UN462VA0Listed
Sharp Display Solutions, Ltd.UN492S0Listed
Sharp Display Solutions, Ltd.UN492VS0Listed
Sharp Display Solutions, Ltd.UN552A0Listed
Sharp Display Solutions, Ltd.UN552S0Listed
Sharp Display Solutions, Ltd.UN552VS0Listed
Sharp Display Solutions, Ltd.UN5520Listed
Sharp Display Solutions, Ltd.UN552V0Listed
Sharp Display Solutions, Ltd.UX552S0Listed
Sharp Display Solutions, Ltd.UX5520Listed
Sharp Display Solutions, Ltd.V864Q0Listed
Sharp Display Solutions, Ltd.C861Q0Listed
Sharp Display Solutions, Ltd.P754Q0Listed
Sharp Display Solutions, Ltd.V754Q0Listed
Sharp Display Solutions, Ltd.C751Q0Listed
Sharp Display Solutions, Ltd.V984Q0Listed
Sharp Display Solutions, Ltd.C981Q0Listed
Sharp Display Solutions, Ltd.P654Q0Listed
Sharp Display Solutions, Ltd.V654Q0Listed
Sharp Display Solutions, Ltd.C651Q0Listed
Sharp Display Solutions, Ltd.V554Q0Listed
Sharp Display Solutions, Ltd.C5010Listed
Sharp Display Solutions, Ltd.C5510Listed
Sharp Display Solutions, Ltd.C4310Listed
Sharp Display Solutions, Ltd.P4040Listed
Sharp Display Solutions, Ltd.P4840Listed
Sharp Display Solutions, Ltd.P5540Listed
Sharp Display Solutions, Ltd.V4040Listed
Sharp Display Solutions, Ltd.V4840Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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