CVE-2021-41300 : What You Need to Know

ECOA BAS controller's special page displays user account and passwords in plain text, allowing attackers to access and obtain privileges.

Understanding CVE-2021-41300

This CVE pertains to ECOA BAS controllers exposing user credentials, posing significant security risks.

What is CVE-2021-41300?

ECOA BAS controller vulnerability that reveals user credentials on a special page, granting attackers unauthorized access and privilege escalation.

The Impact of CVE-2021-41300

Severity: Critical with a CVSS score of 9.8
Attack Vector: Network
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: High
Availability Impact: High

Technical Details of CVE-2021-41300

This section provides technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

ECOA BAS controller exposes user account and passwords in plain text.

Affected Systems and Versions

ECS Router Controller ECS (FLASH)
RiskBuster Terminator E6L45
RiskBuster System RB 3.0.0
RiskBuster System TRANE 1.0
Graphic Control Software
SmartHome II E9246
RiskTerminator

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthenticated attackers can access the special page to retrieve user credentials.

Mitigation and Prevention

Here are steps to mitigate the CVE-2021-41300 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Contact ECOA tech support for assistance.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch ECOA BAS controllers.
Implement proper access controls and encryption mechanisms.
Conduct security audits and assessments periodically.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and firmware updates provided by ECOA to address this vulnerability.