CVE-2021-44564
CVE-2021-44564 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kalkitech Sync241-m1 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Kalkitech Sync241-m1 Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
A security vulnerability originally reported in the SYNC2101 product, and applicable to specific sub-families of SYNC devices, allows an attacker to download the configuration file used in the device and apply a modified configuration file back to the device. The attack requires network access to the SYNC device and knowledge of its IP address. The attack exploits the unsecured communication channel used between the administration tool Easyconnect and the SYNC device (in the affected family of SYNC products).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-44564?
- A security vulnerability originally reported in the SYNC2101 product, and applicable to specific sub-families of SYNC devices, allows an attacker to download the configuration file used in the device and apply a modified configuration file back to the device. The attack requires network access to the SYNC device and knowledge of its IP address. The attack exploits the unsecured communication channel used between the administration tool Easyconnect and the SYNC device (in the affected family of SYNC products).
- How severe is CVE-2021-44564?
- CVE-2021-44564 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-44564 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-44564?
- CVE-2021-44564 primarily affects Kalkitech Sync241-m1 Firmware. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-44564?
- 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-2021-44564 published?
- CVE-2021-44564 was published on 2022-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://kalkitech.com/wp-content/uploads/CYB_33631_Advisory.pdf
- https://www.kalkitech.com/cybersecurity/
Affected products (20)
- cpe:2.3:o:kalkitech:sync241-m1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:kalkitech:sync241-m2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:kalkitech:sync241-m4_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:kalkitech:sync261-m1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:kalkitech:sync2000-m1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:kalkitech:sync2000-m2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:kalkitech:sync2000-m4_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:kalkitech:sync2101-m1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:kalkitech:sync2101-m2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:kalkitech:sync2101-m6_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:kalkitech:sync2101-m7_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:kalkitech:sync2101-m8_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:kalkitech:sync2111-m2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:kalkitech:sync2111-m3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:kalkitech:sync3000-m1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:kalkitech:sync3000-m2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:kalkitech:sync3000-m3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:kalkitech:sync3000-m4_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:kalkitech:sync3000-m12_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:kalkitech:sync221-m1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*