CVE-2021-42833

Use of hardcoded credentials impacting AquaView versions 1.60, 7.x, 8.x

Description

A Use of Hardcoded Credentials vulnerability exists in AquaView versions 1.60, 7.x, and 8.x that could allow an authenticated local attacker to manipulate users and system settings.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Xylem recommends that AquaView customers implement new security settings.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory xylem.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.xylem.com/siteassets/about-xylem/cybersecurity/advisories/xpsa-aquaview-v5.0.pdf mitigation vendor advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-350-01 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-42833?
CVE-2021-42833 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-42833?
To fix CVE-2021-42833: Xylem recommends that AquaView customers implement new security settings.
Is CVE-2021-42833 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-42833 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.
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