CVE-2021-27452: The software contains a hard-coded password that could allow an attacker to take control of the merging unit u

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-27452?

mu320e firmware: upgrade to 04a00.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-27452 being exploited?

CVE-2021-27452 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2021-27452 affect?

CVE-2021-27452 affects mu320e firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The software contains a hard-coded password that could allow an attacker to take control of the merging unit using these hard-coded credentials on the MU320E (all firmware versions prior to v04A00.1).

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2021-27452 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting mu320e firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The software contains a hard-coded password that could allow an attacker to take control of the merging unit using these hard-coded credentials on the MU320E (all firmware versions prior to v04A00.1).

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 80%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-259, CWE-798
Published	2021-03-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: ge

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-03-25 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:44 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ge mu320e firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 04a00.1

Fixed in: 04a00.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-27452?

mu320e firmware: upgrade to 04a00.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-27452 being exploited?

CVE-2021-27452 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2021-27452 affect?

CVE-2021-27452 affects mu320e firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The software contains a hard-coded password that could allow an attacker to take control of the merging unit using these hard-coded credentials on the MU320E (all firmware versions prior to v04A00.1).

How urgent is CVE-2021-27452?

Priority 32/100. High severity

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