How severe is CVE-2021-28913?

CVE-2021-28913 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-28913 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-28913?

CVE-2021-28913 affects Bab-technologie Eibport Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-28913?

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

When was CVE-2021-28913 published?

CVE-2021-28913 was published on 2021-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-28913

CVE-2021-28913 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Bab-technologie Eibport Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Bab-technologie Eibport Firmware
Published: 2021-09-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

BAB TECHNOLOGIE GmbH eibPort V3 prior version 3.9.1 allow unauthenticated attackers access to /webif/SecurityModule to validate the so called and hard coded unique 'eibPort String' which acts as the root SSH key passphrase. This is usable and part of an attack chain to gain SSH root access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-28913?: BAB TECHNOLOGIE GmbH eibPort V3 prior version 3.9.1 allow unauthenticated attackers access to /webif/SecurityModule to validate the so called and hard coded unique 'eibPort String' which acts as the root SSH key passphrase. This is usable and part of an attack chain to gain SSH root access.
How severe is CVE-2021-28913?: CVE-2021-28913 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-28913 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-28913?: CVE-2021-28913 affects Bab-technologie Eibport Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28913?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-28913 published?: CVE-2021-28913 was published on 2021-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://psytester.github.io/CVE-2021-28913

Affected products (1)

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

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