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HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2016-1561

ExaGrid appliances with firmware before 4.8 P26 have a default SSH public key in the authorized_keys file for root, which allows remote attackers to obtain SSH access by leveraging knowledge of a priv...

Vulnerability Description

ExaGrid appliances with firmware before 4.8 P26 have a default SSH public key in the authorized_keys file for root, which allows remote attackers to obtain SSH access by leveraging knowledge of a private key from another installation or a firmware image.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
ExagridEx3000 Firmware4.8
ExagridEx3000-
ExagridEx5000 Firmware4.8
ExagridEx5000-
ExagridEx7000 Firmware4.8
ExagridEx7000-
ExagridEx10000E Firmware4.8
ExagridEx10000E-
ExagridEx13000E Firmware4.8
ExagridEx13000E-
ExagridEx21000E Firmware4.8
ExagridEx21000E-
ExagridEx32000E Firmware4.8
ExagridEx32000E-
ExagridEx40000E Firmware4.8
ExagridEx40000E-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-1561?

CVE-2016-1561 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). ExaGrid appliances with firmware before 4.8 P26 have a default SSH public key in the authorized_keys file for root, which allows remote attackers to obtain SSH access by leveraging knowledge of a priv...

How severe is CVE-2016-1561?

CVE-2016-1561 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1561?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Exagrid Ex3000 Firmware, Exagrid Ex3000, Exagrid Ex5000 Firmware, Exagrid Ex5000, Exagrid Ex7000 Firmware.