CVE-2021-37167 Privilege escalation in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 2 Aug 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attackers with default credentials can gain root access to the Swisslog Healthcare Nexus Panel, enabling full device control.

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-2021-37167?

CVE-2021-37167 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Aug 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An insecure permissions issue was discovered in HMI3 Control Panel in Swisslog Healthcare Nexus Panel operated by released versions of software before Nexus Software 7.2.5.7. A user logged in using the default credentials can gain root access to the device, which provides permissions for all of the functionality of the device.

Weakness: CWE-269

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-37167?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Swisslog-Healthcare Hmi-3 Control Panel Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2021-37167?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-37167 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-37167 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-37167 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8qqq-cpgj-vw4r.