CVE-2021-28912: BAB TECHNOLOGIE GmbH eibPort V3

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-28912?

eibport firmware: upgrade to 3.9.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-28912 being exploited?

CVE-2021-28912 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-2021-28912 affect?

CVE-2021-28912 affects eibport firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). BAB TECHNOLOGIE GmbH eibPort V3. Each device has its own unique hard coded and weak root SSH key passphrase known as 'eibPort string'. This is usable and the final part of an attack chain to gain SSH root access.

This month

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2021-28912 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting eibport firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

BAB TECHNOLOGIE GmbH eibPort V3. Each device has its own unique hard coded and weak root SSH key passphrase known as 'eibPort string'. This is usable and the final part of an attack chain to gain SSH root access.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-521, CWE-798
Published	2021-09-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: bab-technologie

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-09-09 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bab-technologie eibport firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.9.1

Fixed in: 3.9.1

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-2021-28912?

eibport firmware: upgrade to 3.9.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-28912 being exploited?

CVE-2021-28912 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-2021-28912 affect?

CVE-2021-28912 affects eibport firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). BAB TECHNOLOGIE GmbH eibPort V3. Each device has its own unique hard coded and weak root SSH key passphrase known as 'eibPort string'. This is usable and the final part of an attack chain to gain SSH root access.

How urgent is CVE-2021-28912?

Priority 42/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2021-28914 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE BAB TECHNOLOGIE GmbH eibPort V3 prior version 3.9.1 allow the user to set a weak password because the strength
CVE-2021-28913 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE BAB TECHNOLOGIE GmbH eibPort V3 prior version 3.9.1 allow unauthenticated attackers access to /webif/SecurityM
CVE-2021-28911 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE BAB TECHNOLOGIE GmbH eibPort V3 prior version 3.9.1 allow unauthenticated attackers access to /tmp path which
CVE-2021-28910 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE BAB TECHNOLOGIE GmbH eibPort V3 prior version 3.9.1 contains basic SSRF vulnerability
CVE-2021-28909 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE BAB TECHNOLOGIE GmbH eibPort V3 prior version 3.9.1 allow unauthenticated attackers to access uncontrolled the

References

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