How severe is CVE-2021-28912?

CVE-2021-28912 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-28912 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-28912?

CVE-2021-28912 affects Bab-technologie Eibport Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-28912?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-28912 published?

CVE-2021-28912 was published on 2021-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-28912

CVE-2021-28912 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bab-technologie Eibport Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-521.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-521
Affected product: Bab-technologie Eibport Firmware
Published: 2021-09-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

BAB TECHNOLOGIE GmbH eibPort V3. Each device has its own unique hard coded and weak root SSH key passphrase known as 'eibPort string'. This is usable and the final part of an attack chain to gain SSH root access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-28912?: BAB TECHNOLOGIE GmbH eibPort V3. Each device has its own unique hard coded and weak root SSH key passphrase known as 'eibPort string'. This is usable and the final part of an attack chain to gain SSH root access.
How severe is CVE-2021-28912?: CVE-2021-28912 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-28912 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-28912?: CVE-2021-28912 affects Bab-technologie Eibport Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28912?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-28912 published?: CVE-2021-28912 was published on 2021-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://psytester.github.io/CVE-2021-28912

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:bab-technologie:eibport_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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