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CVE-2021-41302: ECOA BAS controller stores sensitive data (backup exports) in clear-text, thus the unauthenticated attacker ca

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CVE-2021-41302 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) 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 stores sensitive data (backup exports) in clear-text, thus the unauthenticated attacker can remotely query user password and obtain user’s privilege.

Why this priority

  • High severity
  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score7.3 (High)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.4% (top 63%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-311, CWE-312
Published2021-09-30
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): TWCERT/CC · Vendor: ecoa

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

ecoa ecs router controller-ecs firmware MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
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.
ecoa riskbuster firmware MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
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.
ecoa riskterminator MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy riskterminator || rpm -q riskterminator || riskterminator --version
No fixed or unaffected release known
Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2021-41302?

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-2021-41302 being exploited?

CVE-2021-41302 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-2021-41302 affect?

CVE-2021-41302 affects ecs router controller-ecs firmware, riskbuster firmware, riskterminator. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). ECOA BAS controller stores sensitive data (backup exports) in clear-text, thus the unauthenticated attacker can remotely query user password and obtain user’s privilege.

How urgent is CVE-2021-41302?

Priority 40/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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