CVE-2021-41296CWE-521

ECOA BAS controller - Weak Password Requirements

Critical · published September 30, 2021

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
60.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Default administrative credentials are like a welcome mat for attackers! The ECOA BAS controller uses easily guessable passwords, enabling remote password attacks that could grant full system access. 🔥 Think of it as leaving your office door wide open and putting a sign that says 'Free Copies Inside!' – anyone can just walk in and take control without so much as a knock. This vulnerability makes it all too easy for those with bad intentions to stroll right in. An attacker could gain total control over the ECOA BAS controller, allowing them to manipulate settings, disrupt services, and potentially compromise sensitive data – an absolutely devastating scenario for any organization relying on this system. The consequences could range from service disruption to severe data breaches.

Put simply

Think of it as leaving your office door wide open and putting a sign that says 'Free Copies Inside!' – anyone can just walk in and take control without so much as a knock. This vulnerability makes it all too easy for those with bad intentions to stroll right in. This vulnerability arises from weak default administrative credentials that can be easily guessed, enabling unauthorized remote access to the system. Attackers can exploit this flaw to gain administrative privileges without needing proper authentication.

What to do

An attacker could gain total control over the ECOA BAS controller, allowing them to manipulate settings, disrupt services, and potentially compromise sensitive data – an absolutely devastating scenario for any organization relying on this system. The consequences could range from service disruption to severe data breaches. To protect against this vulnerability, immediately change the default administrative credentials to strong, unique passwords and implement additional access controls. Regularly audit and monitor system access to identify any unauthorized attempts. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll significantly bolster your defenses and keep your systems secure. 🛡️

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
0.00950 · 60.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-521 · Weak Password Requirements
Published
2021-09-30T10:40Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 30 SEP 10:40Z
    ECOA BAS controller - Weak Password Requirements
    cvelistv5