#VU61203 Use of hard-coded credentials in USAHERDS - CVE-2021-44207
Published: March 9, 2022 / Updated: December 23, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU61203
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-44207
CWE-ID: CWE-798
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
USAHERDS
USAHERDS
Software vendor:
Acclaim Systems
Acclaim Systems
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain full access to vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded credentials in application code within the use of static ValidationKey and DecryptionKey values. A remote unauthenticated 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.