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CVE-2021-44207

Acclaim Systems USAHERDS Use of Hard-Coded Credentials Vulnerability

8.1 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 17.6%
  1. Published21 Dec 2021
  2. Added to CISA KEV23 Dec 2024
  3. Remediation due13 Jan 2025
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Acclaim Systems USAHERDS contains a hard-coded credentials vulnerability that could allow an attacker to achieve remote code execution on the system that runs the application. The MachineKey must be obtained via a separate vulnerability or other channel.

Added to KEV: 23 Dec 2024Federal remediation due: 13 Jan 2025

Description

Acclaim USAHERDS through 7.4.0.1 uses hard-coded credentials.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityHigh
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Acclaimsystems Usaherds≤ 7.4.0.1

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Patch & vendor advisories

References

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2021-44207 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-44207 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 23 Dec 2024.

How severe is CVE-2021-44207?

CVE-2021-44207 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated high. EPSS estimates a 17.6% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2021-44207?

Affected products include Acclaimsystems Usaherds.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44207?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.