CVE-2021-43036 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can access the PostgreSQL database using weak default credentials, potentially reading data or escalating privileges.

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-2021-43036?

CVE-2021-43036 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Dec 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in Kaseya Unitrends Backup Appliance before 10.5.5. The password for the PostgreSQL wguest account is weak.

Weakness: CWE-521

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-43036?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Kaseya Unitrends Backup.

How do I fix CVE-2021-43036?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-43036 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-43036 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-43036 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3v2g-m6qm-pvj3.

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