Acclaim USAHERDS through 7.4.0.1 uses hard-coded credentials.
Acclaim USAHERDS web application 7.4.0.1 and earlier, builds prior to November 2021, used static ValidationKey and DecryptionKey values. No fixed version is listed.
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- Last modified
- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Listed in CISA KEV
- How many real-world setups can hit the bug, from the vendor's advisory and CISA data. It does not know your setup.What do these mean? →
- Actively exploited
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
Acclaim USAHERDS, a livestock and animal health records software, contains hard-coded credentials built into the product. An attacker who learns these built-in login details could potentially gain unauthorized access to the system and the data it stores.
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Acclaim USAHERDS through 7.4.0.1 uses hard-coded credentials.
Timeline
- CVE published
- Added to CISA KEV
CISA has evidence of exploitation in the wild
- CISA remediation deadline
Due date for US federal agencies to patch
- Record last updated
- EPSS reached 10%
FIRST estimates at least a 10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Affected versions
- n/a n/a
Version range not reported
References 2
acclaimsystems.com
GitHub · mandiant/Vulnerability-Disclosures
Questions about CVE-2021-44207
What does this mean?
The application used static ValidationKey and DecryptionKey values. Anyone who knows those key values can achieve remote code execution on the system that runs the application.Source: github.com
Am I affected, and how do I check?
The issue is stated for USAHERDS 7.4.0.1 and earlier, builds prior to November 2021. To check an installation, compare its USAHERDS version and build date against those values.Source: github.com
What should I do about it?
The checked facts name no fixed version or upgrade target, so no version to upgrade to is given.Source: github.com
Is it being exploited?
Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2024-12-23, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cisa.gov, cve.now feed data
What if there's no patch?
The checked facts list no workaround. Limit network access to the USAHERDS application and the system running it until the vendor provides a fix or guidance.Source: github.com