PatchTheCVECVE-2021-41299: ECOA BAS controller is vulnerable to hard-coded credentials within its Linux distribution image, thus remote a
CVE-2021-41299 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) 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 hard-coded credentials within its Linux distribution image, thus remote attackers can obtain administrator’s privilege without logging in.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
- On your watchlist
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.1% (top 19%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-798 |
| 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-2021-41299?
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-2021-41299 being exploited?
CVE-2021-41299 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-2021-41299 affect?
CVE-2021-41299 affects ecs router controller-ecs firmware, riskbuster firmware, riskterminator. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). ECOA BAS controller is vulnerable to hard-coded credentials within its Linux distribution image, thus remote attackers can obtain administrator’s privilege without logging in.
How urgent is CVE-2021-41299?
Priority 65/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist
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