CVE-2021-38759

Name: CVE-2021-38759
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-07T21:15:08.34+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 15.67%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-38759 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Raspberry Pi OS through 5.10 has the raspberry default password for the pi account. If not changed, attackers can gain administrator privileges.. EPSS estimates a 15.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Raspberry Pi OS through 5.10 has the raspberry default password for the pi account. If not changed, attackers can gain administrator privileges.

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

15.67%

96.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1188

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Raspberrypi	Raspberry Pi Os Lite	<= 5.10

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165211/Raspberry-Pi-5.10-Default-Credentials.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/04/raspberry-pi-os-axes-longstanding-default-user-account-in-the-name-of-security/Third Party Advisory
https://www.cnvd.org.cn/flaw/show/CNVD-2021-43968Third Party Advisory
https://www.raspberrypi.com/documentation/computers/configuration.html#change-the-default-passwordVendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165211/Raspberry-Pi-5.10-Default-Credentials.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/04/raspberry-pi-os-axes-longstanding-default-user-account-in-the-name-of-security/Third Party Advisory
https://www.cnvd.org.cn/flaw/show/CNVD-2021-43968Third Party Advisory
https://www.raspberrypi.com/documentation/computers/configuration.html#change-the-default-passwordVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-38759?

Raspberry Pi OS through 5.10 has the raspberry default password for the pi account. If not changed, attackers can gain administrator privileges.

How severe is CVE-2021-38759?

CVE-2021-38759 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 15.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38759?

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-2021-38759?

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Source: NVD / NIST