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
- 2021-12-07
- Exploit-DB
- EDB-50569
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).
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