CVE-2021-28913: BAB TECHNOLOGIE GmbH eibPort V3 prior version 3.9.1 allow unauthenticated attackers access to /webif/SecurityM
CVE-2021-28913 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) 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 prior version 3.9.1 allow unauthenticated attackers access to /webif/SecurityModule to validate the so called and hard coded unique 'eibPort String' which acts as the root SSH key passphrase. This is usable and part of an attack chain to gain SSH root access.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.8% (top 21%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-306 |
| Published | 2021-09-09 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2021-28913?
eibport firmware: upgrade to 3.9.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-28913 being exploited?
CVE-2021-28913 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-2021-28913 affect?
CVE-2021-28913 affects eibport firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). BAB TECHNOLOGIE GmbH eibPort V3 prior version 3.9.1 allow unauthenticated attackers access to /webif/SecurityModule to validate the so called and hard coded unique 'eibPort String' which acts as the root SSH key passphrase. This is usable a
How urgent is CVE-2021-28913?
Priority 59/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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