Use of hard-coded credentials in AquaView - CVE-2021-42833
Published: January 5, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU59221
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-42833
CWE-ID: CWE-798
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
AquaView
AquaView
Software vendor:
Xylem
Xylem
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain full access to vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded credentials in application code. A local attacker can access the affected system using the hard-coded credentials.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.