CRITICAL

CVE-2021-40859

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

81.3%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

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.

Technical details

Published
12/7/2021

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-40859?

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.

Is CVE-2021-40859 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-40859 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 81.3%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-40859?

CVE-2021-40859 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

Is CVE-2021-40859 affecting your environment?

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