CVE-2021-40859 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

Backdoors were discovered in Auerswald COMpact 5500R 7.8A and 8.0B devices, that allow attackers with access to the web based management application full administrative access to the device.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/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
Auerswald	Compact 5500R Firmware	7.8a
Auerswald	Compact 5500R	-

References

https://www.redteam-pentesting.de/en/advisories/-advisories-publicised-vulnerabiThird Party Advisory
https://www.redteam-pentesting.de/en/advisories/rt-sa-2021-007/-auerswald-compacExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.redteam-pentesting.de/en/advisories/-advisories-publicised-vulnerabiThird Party Advisory
https://www.redteam-pentesting.de/en/advisories/rt-sa-2021-007/-auerswald-compacExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-40859?

CVE-2021-40859 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Backdoors were discovered in Auerswald COMpact 5500R 7.8A and 8.0B devices, that allow attackers with access to the web based management application full administrative access to the device.

How severe is CVE-2021-40859?

CVE-2021-40859 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-2021-40859?

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