PatchTheCVECVE-2021-41297: ECOA BAS controller is vulnerable to weak access control mechanism allowing authenticated user to remotely esc
CVE-2021-41297 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting ecs router controller-ecs firmware, riskbuster firmware, riskterminator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
ECOA BAS controller is vulnerable to weak access control mechanism allowing authenticated user to remotely escalate privileges by disclosing credentials of administrative accounts in plain-text.
Why this priority
- High severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.7% (top 45%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-522 |
| Published | 2021-09-30 |
| 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-2021-41297?
ecs router controller-ecs firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; riskbuster firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; riskterminator: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-41297 being exploited?
CVE-2021-41297 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-2021-41297 affect?
CVE-2021-41297 affects ecs router controller-ecs firmware, riskbuster firmware, riskterminator. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). ECOA BAS controller is vulnerable to weak access control mechanism allowing authenticated user to remotely escalate privileges by disclosing credentials of administrative accounts in plain-text.
How urgent is CVE-2021-41297?
Priority 44/100. High severity
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