CVE-2021-39289 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

High 7.5 Published 23 Aug 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attackers can recover user credentials due to insecure password storage in NetModule cellular routers, potentially leading to 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-2021-39289?

CVE-2021-39289 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Aug 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Certain NetModule devices have Insecure Password Handling (cleartext or reversible encryption), These models with firmware before 4.3.0.113, 4.4.0.111, and 4.5.0.105 are affected: NB800, NB1600, NB1601, NB1800, NB1810, NB2700, NB2710, NB2800, NB2810, NB3700, NB3701, NB3710, NB3711, NB3720, and NB3800.

Weakness: CWE-522

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-39289?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netmodule Netmodule Router Software.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39289?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-39289 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-39289 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-39289 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-55w8-xhrf-5797.