CVE-2021-34601

Name: CVE-2021-34601
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-27T16:15:11.207+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.01%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-34601 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Bender/ebee Charge Controllers in multiple versions are prone to Hardcoded Credentials. Bender charge controller CC612 in version 5.20.1 and below is prone to hardcoded ssh credentials. EPSS estimates a 1.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Bender/ebee Charge Controllers in multiple versions are prone to Hardcoded Credentials. Bender charge controller CC612 in version 5.20.1 and below is prone to hardcoded ssh credentials. An attacker may use the password to gain administrative access to the web-UI.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.01%

58.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bender	Cc612 Firmware	>= 5.11.0, < 5.11.2
Bender	Cc612 Firmware	>= 5.12.0, < 5.12.5
Bender	Cc612 Firmware	>= 5.13.0, < 5.13.2
Bender	Cc612 Firmware	>= 5.20.0, < 5.20.2
Bender	Icc15xx Firmware	>= 5.11.0, < 5.11.2
Bender	Icc15xx Firmware	>= 5.12.0, < 5.12.5
Bender	Icc15xx Firmware	>= 5.13.0, < 5.13.2
Bender	Icc15xx Firmware	>= 5.20.0, < 5.20.2

References

https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2021-047Vendor Advisory
https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2021-047Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 27, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-34601?

How severe is CVE-2021-34601?

CVE-2021-34601 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-34601?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-34601?

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Source: NVD / NIST