CVE-2021-33016CWE-798

KUKA KR C4 - Use of Hard-Coded Credentials

Critical · published May 26, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
63.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Hard-coded credentials are like leaving the front door wide open! Attackers can gain full read, write, and delete access to sensitive folders in KUKA KR C4 control software versions prior to 8.7. 🔥 Think of it as a hotel with a master key that no one bothered to change after the last guest checked out. Any intruder can waltz in, rummage through confidential documents, and even change what’s on the shelves without anyone knowing! This vulnerability could lead to absolute chaos—an attacker could manipulate critical systems, delete essential files, or expose sensitive data at will. The consequences could be devastating for operations relying on this software, potentially leading to financial losses and safety risks.

Put simply

Think of it as a hotel with a master key that no one bothered to change after the last guest checked out. Any intruder can waltz in, rummage through confidential documents, and even change what’s on the shelves without anyone knowing! This severe flaw stems from hard-coded credentials in the KUKA KR C4 control software, allowing unauthorized users to access and modify sensitive folders without proper authentication.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to absolute chaos—an attacker could manipulate critical systems, delete essential files, or expose sensitive data at will. The consequences could be devastating for operations relying on this software, potentially leading to financial losses and safety risks. To safeguard your systems, update your KUKA KR C4 control software to version 8.7 or later immediately. Additionally, conduct an audit of any existing credentials and ensure they do not contain hard-coded information. Regularly review your security practices to prevent similar issues in the future. You've got this! With these steps, you'll reinforce your defenses and secure your sensitive data in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01026 · 63.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-798 · Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Published
2022-05-26T16:32Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 MAY 16:32Z
    KUKA KR C4 - Use of Hard-Coded Credentials
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