CVE-2021-43036: Critical severity unitrends backup vulnerability

Published Dec 6, 2021
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Kaseya Unitrends Backup Appliance before 10.5.5. The password for the PostgreSQL wguest account is weak.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Kaseya Unitrends Backup>=10.0<10.5.5

Event History

Dec 6, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-43036?

CVE-2021-43036 is considered to have a moderate severity due to the use of a weak password for the PostgreSQL wguest account.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-43036?

To fix CVE-2021-43036, change the password for the PostgreSQL wguest account to a strong and complex password.

3

Which versions of Kaseya Unitrends Backup are affected by CVE-2021-43036?

CVE-2021-43036 affects Kaseya Unitrends Backup versions before 10.5.5.

4

What consequences can result from CVE-2021-43036?

Due to the weak password, CVE-2021-43036 can allow unauthorized access to the PostgreSQL database, potentially compromising sensitive data.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-43036?

There is no specific patch for CVE-2021-43036, but updating to version 10.5.5 or later helps mitigate the vulnerability.

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