CVE-2021-40520 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Weak SSH credentials in Airangel HSMX Gateway devices allow attackers to gain unauthorized access and potentially execute code.

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-2021-40520?

CVE-2021-40520 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Nov 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Airangel HSMX Gateway devices through 5.2.04 have Weak SSH Credentials.

Weakness: CWE-521

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-40520?

It affects 5 products.

Products include Airangel Hsmx-App-1000 Firmware, Airangel Hsmx-App-100 Firmware, Airangel Hsmx-App-20000 Firmware, Airangel Hsmx-App-25 Firmware, Airangel Hsmx-App-5000 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40520?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-40520 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-40520 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-40520 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wcg7-h679-fv25.

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