CWE
798
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-27437

First published: Fri May 07 2021(Updated: )

The affected product allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from the WISE-PaaS dashboard. The system contains a hard-coded administrator username and password that can be used to query Grafana APIs. Authentication is not required for exploitation on the WISE-PaaS/RMM (versions prior to 9.0.1).

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Advantech WISE-PaaS/RMM
Advantech WISE-PaaS/RMM<9.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-27437?

    CVE-2021-27437 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information through hard-coded credentials.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-27437?

    To fix CVE-2021-27437, update the WISE-PaaS/RMM to version 9.0.1 or later to eliminate the use of hard-coded credentials.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2021-27437?

    CVE-2021-27437 affects WISE-PaaS/RMM versions prior to 9.0.1 and Advantech WISE-PaaS/RMM versions prior to 3.3.29.

  • What type of information can be accessed by exploiting CVE-2021-27437?

    Exploitation of CVE-2021-27437 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from the WISE-PaaS dashboard.

  • Is authentication required for exploiting CVE-2021-27437?

    No, authentication is not required for exploiting CVE-2021-27437, which increases the risk to affected systems.

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