CVE-2021-31579 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Akkadian Provisioning Manager Engine (PME) contains a hard-coded credential vulnerability that could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access.

Understanding CVE-2021-31579

This CVE identifies a security issue in Akkadian Provisioning Manager Engine (PME) related to hard-coded credentials.

What is CVE-2021-31579?

Akkadian Provisioning Manager Engine (PME) includes a hard-coded credential, akkadianuser:haakkadianpassword, which poses a significant security risk.

The Impact of CVE-2021-31579

This vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 8.2, indicating a high severity level with a potential impact on confidentiality.

Technical Details of CVE-2021-31579

The following are the technical aspects of the CVE:

Vulnerability Description

Akkadian Provisioning Manager Engine (PME) ships with a hard-coded credential, exposing systems to unauthorized access.

Affected Systems and Versions

The vulnerability affects Akkadian Provisioning Manager Engine (PME) version 4.50.18 and earlier.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability over the network without requiring special privileges or user interaction.

Mitigation and Prevention

To safeguard your systems against CVE-2021-31579, consider the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update to Akkadian OVA appliance version 3.0 or later.
Upgrade to Akkadian Provisioning Manager 5.0.2 or later.
Install Akkadian Appliance Manager 3.3.0.314-4a349e0 or later.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement a password management policy and regularly review and update credentials to avoid hard-coded vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security patches and updates from Akkadian to protect your systems from known vulnerabilities.