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CVE-2016-1561

HighPublished

ExaGrid appliances with firmware before 4.8 P26 have a default SSH public key in the authorized_keys file for root, which allows remote attackers to obtain...

Published: Apr 21, 2017
Updated: Aug 5, 2024
Assigning CNA: certcc
Evidence observed: Apr 7, 2016

Primary CVSS

7.5/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 3.0

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS probability estimate

77.9%

High · next 30 days

Percentile: 99.6%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

ExaGrid appliances with firmware before 4.8 P26 have a default SSH public key in the authorized_keys file for root, which allows remote attackers to obtain SSH access by leveraging knowledge of a private key from another installation or a firmware image.

Sources

ExaGrid - Known SSH Key and Default Password (Metasploit)Exploit
Metasploit · linux · Apr 7, 2016

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