CVE-2021-44207:
Acclaim USAHERDS through version 7.4.0.1 contains hard-coded credentials vulnerability (CVE-2021-44207).
Score
A numerical rating that indicates how dangerous this vulnerability is.
8.1High- Published Date:Dec 21, 2021
- CISA KEV Date:Dec 23, 2024
- Industries Affected:20
1098 DaysThreat Predictions
- EPSS Score:8.9
- EPSS Percentile:93%
Exploitability
- Score:2.2
- Attack Vector:NETWORK
- Attack Complexity:HIGH
- Privileges Required:NONE
- User Interaction:NONE
- Scope:UNCHANGED
Impact
- Score:5.9
- Confidentiality Impact:HIGH
- Integrity Impact:HIGH
- Availability Impact:HIGH
Description Preview
Acclaim USAHERDS through version 7.4.0.1 contains hard-coded credentials vulnerability (CVE-2021-44207).
Overview
The vulnerability in Acclaim USAHERDS through version 7.4.0.1 involves hard-coded credentials embedded within the application. Hard-coded credentials are a serious security flaw where authentication information such as usernames, passwords, or cryptographic keys are directly embedded in the application's code or configuration files. This practice bypasses proper authentication mechanisms and creates a significant security risk, as anyone who discovers these credentials can potentially access the system with the privileges associated with those credentials. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-798 (Use of Hard-coded Credentials), which is a common weakness that can lead to unauthorized access and potential system compromise.
Remediation
- To remediate this vulnerability, system administrators and users of Acclaim USAHERDS should:
- 1. Update to the latest version of the software if a patched version is available
- 2. Contact Acclaim Systems for specific patch information or workarounds
- 3. Implement proper credential management practices:
- Replace hard-coded credentials with environment variables or secure credential storage
- Implement proper authentication mechanisms
- Use unique credentials for each installation
- 4. Monitor systems for unauthorized access attempts
- 5. Consider implementing additional access controls such as IP restrictions or multi-factor authentication
- 6. Audit system access logs regularly to detect potential exploitation
References
Armis Early Warning
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- Armis Alert Date:Mar 8, 2022
- CISA KEV Date:Dec 23, 2024
- Days Early:1098 Days
Industries Affected
Below is a list of industries most commonly impacted or potentially at risk based on intelligence.
