CVE-2021-40858 is an arbitrary file disclosure vulnerability affecting Auerswald COMpact 5500R devices prior to version 8.2B. A highly privileged attacker (sub-admin) can exploit this flaw to read sensitive system files, specifically the cleartext administrator password, by manipulating file paths. While rated Medium severity (CVSS 4.9) due to high privileges required, it poses a significant confidentiality risk. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion beyond a single Reddit mention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 8.0bCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:auerswald:compact_5500r_ip_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 8.0bCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:auerswald:compact_5200r_ip_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 8.0bCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:auerswald:compact_5000r_ip_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 8.0bCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:auerswald:compact_4000_ip_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 8.0bCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:auerswald:commander_6000r_ip_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.0 Reddit, 0.1 Bluesky, 0.0 Mastodon, and 0.1 GitHub mentions.
No media coverage found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.1 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.