CVE-2016-4521 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Q: What is CVE-2016-4521?

CVE-2016-4521 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Sixnet BT-5xxx and BT-6xxx M2M devices before 3.8.21 and 3.9.x before 3.9.8 have hardcoded credentials, which allows remote attackers to obtain access via unspecified vectors.

Q: How severe is CVE-2016-4521?

CVE-2016-4521 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2016-4521?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sixnet Bt-5 Series Cellular Router, Sixnet Bt-6 Series Cellular Router, Sixnet Bt-5 Series Cellular Router Firmware, Sixnet Bt-6 Series Cellular Router Firmware.

Vulnerability Description

Sixnet BT-5xxx and BT-6xxx M2M devices before 3.8.21 and 3.9.x before 3.9.8 have hardcoded credentials, which allows remote attackers to obtain access via unspecified vectors.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sixnet	Bt-5 Series Cellular Router	-
Sixnet	Bt-6 Series Cellular Router	-
Sixnet	Bt-5 Series Cellular Router Firmware	<= 3.8.20
Sixnet	Bt-6 Series Cellular Router Firmware	<= 3.8.20

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-147-02Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-147-02Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-4521?

CVE-2016-4521 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Sixnet BT-5xxx and BT-6xxx M2M devices before 3.8.21 and 3.9.x before 3.9.8 have hardcoded credentials, which allows remote attackers to obtain access via unspecified vectors.

How severe is CVE-2016-4521?

CVE-2016-4521 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-4521?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sixnet Bt-5 Series Cellular Router, Sixnet Bt-6 Series Cellular Router, Sixnet Bt-5 Series Cellular Router Firmware, Sixnet Bt-6 Series Cellular Router Firmware.