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CVE-2021-40859

critical · 9.8

A public exploit / detection template exists

Weaponised detection is publicly available, which meaningfully raises real-world risk regardless of CVSS. nuclei-templates

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.

9.8
CVSS
72.0%
EPSS (exploit prob.)
99th
EPSS percentile
2021-12-07
Published

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

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
auerswaldcompact_5500r_firmware7.8a
auerswaldcompact_5500rall versions
auerswaldcompact_5500r_firmware8.0b
auerswaldcompact_5500rall versions

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