CVE-2021-27142 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can exploit a hardcoded private key with insecure permissions on FiberHome HG6245D devices to bypass HTTPS security and access sensitive data.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-27142?

CVE-2021-27142 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Feb 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered on FiberHome HG6245D devices through RP2613. The web management is done over HTTPS, using a hardcoded private key that has 0777 permissions.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-27142?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fiberhome Hg6245d Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27142?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-27142 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-27142 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-27142 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9mm5-7pfm-h9rc.

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