CVE-2021-27430 GE UR family hardcoded credentials
Hardcoded credentials in GE UR bootloader allow attackers with physical access to bypass security controls and escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-27430?
CVE-2021-27430 is a high-severity vulnerability in GE UR bootloader binary, published on 23 Mar 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
GE UR bootloader binary Version 7.00, 7.01 and 7.02 included unused hardcoded credentials. Additionally, a user with physical access to the UR IED can interrupt the boot sequence by rebooting the UR.
Weakness: CWE-798
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-27430?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ge Ur Bootloader Binary.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27430?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-27430 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-27430 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-27430 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v3x3-gpvq-h27p.