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Use of Hard-coded Credentials

CVE-2021-33531

Severity High
Score 8.8/10

Summary

In Weidmueller Industrial WLAN devices in multiple versions an exploitable use of hard-coded credentials vulnerability exists in multiple iw_* utilities. The device operating system contains an undocumented encryption password, allowing for the creation of custom diagnostic scripts. An attacker can send diagnostic scripts while authenticated as a low privilege user to trigger this vulnerability.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • HIGH
  • UNCHANGED
  • NONE
  • LOW
  • HIGH
  • HIGH

CWE-798 - Use of Hard-coded Credentials

The software contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published