How severe is CVE-2021-28914?

CVE-2021-28914 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-28914 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-28914?

CVE-2021-28914 affects Bab-technologie Eibport Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-28914?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-28914 published?

CVE-2021-28914 was published on 2021-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-28914

CVE-2021-28914 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bab-technologie Eibport Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th 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 prior version 3.9.1 allow the user to set a weak password because the strength is shown in configuration tool, but finally not enforced. This is usable and part of an attack chain to gain SSH root access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-28914?: BAB TECHNOLOGIE GmbH eibPort V3 prior version 3.9.1 allow the user to set a weak password because the strength is shown in configuration tool, but finally not enforced. This is usable and part of an attack chain to gain SSH root access.
How severe is CVE-2021-28914?: CVE-2021-28914 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-28914 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-28914?: CVE-2021-28914 affects Bab-technologie Eibport Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28914?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-28914 published?: CVE-2021-28914 was published on 2021-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://psytester.github.io/CVE-2021-28914

Affected products (1)

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

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