CVE-2021-28123 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An attacker can use an undocumented default SSH key to gain unauthorized access to the underlying Linux system in Cohesity DataPlatform.

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-2021-28123?

CVE-2021-28123 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Apr 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Undocumented Default Cryptographic Key Vulnerability in Cohesity DataPlatform version 6.3 prior 6.3.1g, 6.4 up to 6.4.1c and 6.5.1 through 6.5.1b. The ssh key can provide an attacker access to the linux system in the affected version.

Weakness: CWE-1188

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-28123?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cohesity Cohesity Dataplatform.

How do I fix CVE-2021-28123?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-28123 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-28123 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-28123 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x475-p36r-9phw.

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