CWE
521
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-43036

First published: Mon Dec 06 2021(Updated: )

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

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Kaseya Unitrends Backup>=10.0<10.5.5
>=10.0<10.5.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

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

  • 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.

  • 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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