CVE-2021-27451 Mesa Labs AmegaView improper authentication

High 7.3 Published 21 Dec 2021 Updated 16 Sep 2024

An attacker can bypass authentication on Mesa Labs AmegaView devices by reversing the passcode generation algorithm to gain unauthorized access.

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-2021-27451?

CVE-2021-27451 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Mesa Labs AmegaView, published on 21 Dec 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Mesa Labs AmegaView Versions 3.0 and prior’s passcode is generated by an easily reversible algorithm, which may allow an attacker to gain access to the device.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-27451?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mesalabs Amegaview.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27451?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-27451 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2021-27451 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-27451 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8gx6-q6q9-c678.