CVE-2019-9533

The root password of the Cobham EXPLORER 710 is the same for all versions of firmware up to and including v1.08

Description

The root password of the Cobham EXPLORER 710 is the same for all versions of firmware up to and including v1.08. This could allow an attacker to reverse-engineer the password from available versions to gain authenticated access to the device.

Categories

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.63%
Third-Party Advisory cert.org
Affected: Cobham plc Explorer 710
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/719689/ third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-9533?
CVE-2019-9533 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-9533?
To fix CVE-2019-9533, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-9533 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-9533 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-9533?
CVE-2019-9533 affects Cobham plc Explorer 710.
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