Vulnerability · Published Dec 2, 2021 · Assigned by Hitachi Energy

CVE-2021-40333Weak default credential associated with TCP port 26

Critical 9.0

In plain English

A critical-severity security flaw in FOX61x from Hitachi Energy. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.7% (higher than 52% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.1)9.0Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)0.7%top 48.5% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

Weak Password Requirements vulnerability in Hitachi Energy FOX61x, XCM20 allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the Data Communication Network (DCN) routing configuration. This issue affects: Hitachi Energy FOX61x versions prior to R15A. Hitachi Energy XCM20 versions prior to R15A.

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
Hitachi Energy FOX61x R15A – before R15A
Hitachi Energy XCM20 R15A – before R15A

Weakness: CWE-521 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:H

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