CVE-2021-32454CWE-798

SITEL CAP/PRX hardcoded credentials

Critical · published May 17, 2021

CVSS v3.1
9.6
EPSS
0%
Percentile
32.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An attacker with access to your SITEL CAP/PRX device can easily modify the hardcoded password, locking out administrators completely! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel having a master key that nobody knows how to change. If someone finds that key, they can open any room and change the locks, leaving the staff unable to access their own offices! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow a determined attacker to take full control of the device, effectively booting administrators out and gaining unauthorized access to potentially sensitive settings. Imagine losing control of your security system just because someone found a way to lock you out — absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel having a master key that nobody knows how to change. If someone finds that key, they can open any room and change the locks, leaving the staff unable to access their own offices! CVE-2021-32454 involves a hardcoded password in SITEL CAP/PRX firmware version 5.2.01, which malicious actors could exploit by modifying the device's credentials without proper authentication.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow a determined attacker to take full control of the device, effectively booting administrators out and gaining unauthorized access to potentially sensitive settings. Imagine losing control of your security system just because someone found a way to lock you out — absolutely devastating! To protect your devices, update the firmware to the latest version to eliminate the hardcoded password risk. Additionally, consider implementing strict access controls and auditing device access regularly to mitigate potential threats. Don't delay on this — it's critical! You've got this! Taking these steps will help secure your devices and restore your administrator access in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.6 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00395 · 32.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-798 · Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Published
2021-05-17T17:36Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 MAY 17:36Z
    SITEL CAP/PRX hardcoded credentials
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