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Advisory Published
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Advisory Published

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

First published: Wed Feb 24 2021(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).

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Advantech Bb-eswgp506-2sfp-t Firmware<=1.01.09
Advantech BB-ESWGP506-2SFP-T
Advantech BB-ESWGP506-2SFP-T
Advantech BB-ESWGP506-2SFP-T industrial ethernet switches<=1.01.09

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • How severe is CVE-2021-22667?

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

  • Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2021-22667?

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

  • 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.

  • How can I fix CVE-2021-22667?

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

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