CVE-2021-28912 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

Attackers can use a hardcoded weak SSH passphrase to gain root access on eibPort V3 devices, leading to full system compromise.

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

What is CVE-2021-28912?

CVE-2021-28912 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Sep 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

BAB TECHNOLOGIE GmbH eibPort V3. Each device has its own unique hard coded and weak root SSH key passphrase known as 'eibPort string'. This is usable and the final part of an attack chain to gain SSH root access.

Weakness: CWE-798, CWE-521

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-28912?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Bab-Technologie Eibport Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2021-28912?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-28912 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-28912 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-28912 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-prp3-p73x-mqjc.

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