CVE-2021-27437

Name: CVE-2021-27437
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-07T15:15:07.46+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 1.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-27437 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The affected product allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from the WISE-PaaS dashboard. The system contains a hard-coded administrator username and password that can be used to query Grafana APIs. EPSS estimates a 1.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The affected product allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from the WISE-PaaS dashboard. The system contains a hard-coded administrator username and password that can be used to query Grafana APIs. Authentication is not required for exploitation on the WISE-PaaS/RMM (versions prior to 9.0.1).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.24%

65.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Advantech	Wise-Paas\/Rmm	< 9.0.1

References

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-124-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-124-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: May 7, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-27437?

How severe is CVE-2021-27437?

CVE-2021-27437 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27437?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST