CVE-2021-43044
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.86%
Last modified
CVE-2021-43044 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Kaseya Unitrends Backup Appliance before 10.5.5. The SNMP daemon was configured with a weak default community.. EPSS estimates a 1.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Kaseya Unitrends Backup Appliance before 10.5.5. The SNMP daemon was configured with a weak default community.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kaseya | Unitrends Backup | >= 10.0, < 10.5.5 |
References
- https://helpdesk.kaseya.com/hc/en-gb/articles/4412762258961Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cyberonesecurity.com/blog/exploiting-kaseya-unitrends-backup-appliance-part-1Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cyberonesecurity.com/blog/exploiting-kaseya-unitrends-backup-appliance-part-2Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://helpdesk.kaseya.com/hc/en-gb/articles/4412762258961Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cyberonesecurity.com/blog/exploiting-kaseya-unitrends-backup-appliance-part-1Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cyberonesecurity.com/blog/exploiting-kaseya-unitrends-backup-appliance-part-2Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-43044?
An issue was discovered in Kaseya Unitrends Backup Appliance before 10.5.5. The SNMP daemon was configured with a weak default community.
How severe is CVE-2021-43044?
CVE-2021-43044 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-43044?
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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