CVE-2021-33014 KUKA KR C4 - Use of Hard-Coded Credentials
Attackers can gain VxWorks Shell access on KUKA KR C4 controllers using hard-coded credentials, leading to potential code execution and privilege escalation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-33014?
CVE-2021-33014 is a high-severity vulnerability in KUKA KR C4, published on 26 May 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An attacker can gain VxWorks Shell after login due to hard-coded credentials on a KUKA KR C4 control software for versions prior to 8.7 or any product running KSS.
Weakness: CWE-798
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-33014?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Kuka Kr C4 Firmware, Kuka Kss.
How do I fix CVE-2021-33014?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-33014 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-33014 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-33014 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in KUKA KR C4
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jx6w-5q44-8g67.