CVE-2021-40597: Critical severity edimax ic-3140w firmware vulnerability
Published Jun 29, 2022
·Updated
The firmware of EDIMAX IC-3140W Version 3.11 is hardcoded with Administrator username and password.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Edimax Ic-3140w Firmware=3.11
Edimax IC-3140W
Event History
Jun 29, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:44 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-40597?
CVE-2021-40597 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the hardcoded Administrator username and password.
2
How does CVE-2021-40597 impact device security?
CVE-2021-40597 allows unauthorized users to gain administrative access to the EDIMAX IC-3140W, compromising the device's security.
3
How do I fix CVE-2021-40597?
To fix CVE-2021-40597, you should update your EDIMAX IC-3140W firmware to a secure version that does not include hardcoded credentials.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2021-40597?
CVE-2021-40597 affects all users of the EDIMAX IC-3140W firmware version 3.11.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-40597?
Currently, there is no effective workaround for CVE-2021-40597 other than upgrading to a fixed firmware version.