CVE-2021-40422

Public Exploit

Description

An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in the device password generation functionality of Swift Sensors Gateway SG3-1010. A specially-crafted network request can lead to remote code execution. An attacker can send a sequence of requests to trigger this vulnerability.

Categories

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 10.74% Top 10%
Third-Party Advisory talosintelligence.com
Affected: Swift Sensors Swift Sensors Gateway
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1431 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40422?
CVE-2021-40422 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-40422?
To fix CVE-2021-40422, 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-2021-40422 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-40422 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~11% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-40422?
CVE-2021-40422 affects Swift Sensors Swift Sensors Gateway.
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