CVE-2021-40859 Auth bypass in n/a
Backdoors in Auerswald COMpact devices allow attackers with web management access to gain full administrative 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-2021-40859?
CVE-2021-40859 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Dec 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Backdoors were discovered in Auerswald COMpact 5500R 7.8A and 8.0B devices, that allow attackers with access to the web based management application full administrative access to the device.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-40859?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Auerswald Compact 5500r Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40859?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-40859 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2021-40859 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-40859 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry, 1 Nuclei template and 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-69pv-7jmq-p3xp.