CVE-2021-33014

KUKA KR C4 - Use of Hard-Coded Credentials

Description

An attacker can gain VxWorks Shell after login due to hard-coded credentials on a KUKA KR C4 control software for versions prior to 8.7 or any product running KSS.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Third-Party Advisory cisa.gov
Affected: KUKA KR C4
Affected: KUKA KSS (KUKA.SystemSoftware)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-208-01 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-33014?
CVE-2021-33014 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-33014?
To fix CVE-2021-33014, 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-2021-33014 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-33014 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-33014?
CVE-2021-33014 affects KUKA KR C4, KUKA KSS (KUKA.SystemSoftware).
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