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CVE-2021-35965

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.38%

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CVE-2021-35965 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Orca HCM digital learning platform uses a weak factory default administrator password, which is hard-coded in the source code of the webpage in plain text, thus remote attackers can obtain administrator’s privilege without logging in.. EPSS estimates a 2.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Orca HCM digital learning platform uses a weak factory default administrator password, which is hard-coded in the source code of the webpage in plain text, thus remote attackers can obtain administrator’s privilege without logging in.

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
2.38%

81.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LearningdigitalOrca Hcm<= 10.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-35965?
The Orca HCM digital learning platform uses a weak factory default administrator password, which is hard-coded in the source code of the webpage in plain text, thus remote attackers can obtain administrator’s privilege without logging in.
How severe is CVE-2021-35965?
CVE-2021-35965 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-35965?
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