CVE-2021-22667: Advantech BB-ESWGP506-2SFP-T Use of Hard-coded Credentials Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Feb 24, 2021
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Updated

BB-ESWGP506-2SFP-T versions 1.01.09 and prior is vulnerable due to the use of hard-coded credentials, which may allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access and permit the execution of arbitrary code on the BB-ESWGP506-2SFP-T (versions 1.01.01 and prior).

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Advantech BB-ESWGP506-2SFP-T industrial switches. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the telnet service, which listens on TCP port 23 by default. The service contains a hard-coded password for the administrator user account. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the administrator user.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Advantech BB-ESWGP506-2SFP-T industrial ethernet switches<=1.01.09
Advantech Bb-eswgp506-2sfp-t Firmware<=1.01.09
Advantech BB-ESWGP506-2SFP-T
Advantech BB-ESWGP506-2SFP-T

Event History

Feb 24, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:01 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Mar 26, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·04:39 PM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-22667?

CVE-2021-22667 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Advantech BB-ESWGP506-2SFP-T industrial switches.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-22667?

CVE-2021-22667 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

3

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2021-22667?

No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2021-22667.

4

What is the specific flaw within CVE-2021-22667?

The specific flaw within CVE-2021-22667 is a vulnerability in the telnet service, which listens on TCP port 23 by default.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-22667?

To fix CVE-2021-22667, apply the necessary security patches provided by Advantech.

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