CVE-2021-42833 Use of hardcoded credentials impacting AquaView versions 1.60, 7.x, 8.x
Hardcoded credentials in AquaView allow local attackers to manipulate users and system settings, requiring vendor patches for mitigation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-42833?
CVE-2021-42833 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Feb 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A Use of Hardcoded Credentials vulnerability exists in AquaView versions 1.60, 7.x, and 8.x that could allow an authenticated local attacker to manipulate users and system settings.
Weakness: CWE-798
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-42833?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xylem Aquaview.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42833?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-42833 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-42833 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-42833 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3jx4-rw6p-82pp.