CVE-2021-40858 — MEDIUM (4.9)

Q: What is CVE-2021-40858?

CVE-2021-40858 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). Auerswald COMpact 5500R devices before 8.2B allow Arbitrary File Disclosure. A sub-admin can read the cleartext Admin password via the fileName=../../etc/passwd substring.

Q: How severe is CVE-2021-40858?

CVE-2021-40858 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2021-40858?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Auerswald Compact 5500R Ip Firmware, Auerswald Compact 5500R Ip, Auerswald Compact 5200R Ip Firmware, Auerswald Compact 5200R Ip, Auerswald Compact 5000R Ip Firmware.

Vulnerability Description

Auerswald COMpact 5500R devices before 8.2B allow Arbitrary File Disclosure. A sub-admin can read the cleartext Admin password via the fileName=../../etc/passwd substring.

CVSS Score

4.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Auerswald	Compact 5500R Ip Firmware	<= 8.0b
Auerswald	Compact 5500R Ip	-
Auerswald	Compact 5200R Ip Firmware	<= 8.0b
Auerswald	Compact 5200R Ip	-
Auerswald	Compact 5000R Ip Firmware	<= 8.0b
Auerswald	Compact 5000R Ip	-
Auerswald	Compact 4000 Ip Firmware	<= 8.0b
Auerswald	Compact 4000R Ip	-
Auerswald	Commander 6000R Ip Firmware	<= 8.0b
Auerswald	Commander 6000R Ip	-
Auerswald	Commander 6000Rx Ip Firmware	<= 8.0b
Auerswald	Commander 6000Rx Ip	-
Auerswald	Commander Business\(19\"\) Ip Firmware	<= 8.0b
Auerswald	Commander Business\(19\"\) Ip	-
Auerswald	Commander Basic.2\(19\"\) Ip Firmware	<= 8.0b
Auerswald	Commander Basic.2\(19\"\) Ip	-
Auerswald	Compact 5010 Voip Ip Firmware	<= 8.0b
Auerswald	Compact 5010 Voip Ip	-
Auerswald	Compact 5020 Voip Ip Firmware	<= 8.0b
Auerswald	Compact 5020 Voip Ip	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165166/Auerswald-COMpact-8.0B-Arbitrary-FilExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.redteam-pentesting.de/advisories/rt-sa-2021-006ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.redteam-pentesting.de/en/advisories/-advisories-publicised-vulnerabiExploitThird Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165166/Auerswald-COMpact-8.0B-Arbitrary-FilExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.redteam-pentesting.de/advisories/rt-sa-2021-006ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.redteam-pentesting.de/en/advisories/-advisories-publicised-vulnerabiExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-40858?

CVE-2021-40858 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). Auerswald COMpact 5500R devices before 8.2B allow Arbitrary File Disclosure. A sub-admin can read the cleartext Admin password via the fileName=../../etc/passwd substring.

How severe is CVE-2021-40858?

CVE-2021-40858 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-40858?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Auerswald Compact 5500R Ip Firmware, Auerswald Compact 5500R Ip, Auerswald Compact 5200R Ip Firmware, Auerswald Compact 5200R Ip, Auerswald Compact 5000R Ip Firmware.