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CVE-2021-40859 refers to the discovery of backdoors in Auerswald COMpact 5500R devices, specifically versions 7.8A and 8.0B. These backdoors exist in the web-based management application, enabling attackers who can access the management interface to obtain full administrative privileges on the device.
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This repository contains a Python exploit for CVE-2021-40859, targeting backdoors in Auerswald COMpact PBX devices. The main file, CVE-2021-40859.py, connects to the device's web management interface over HTTPS, retrieves device information from the '/about_state' endpoint, and uses this data to generate default backdoor passwords for the 'Schandelah' and 'Admin' users. It then attempts to authenticate to the '/tree' endpoint using these credentials via HTTP Digest Auth. If successful, the attacker gains full administrative access to the device. The exploit is operational and automates the process of checking for the backdoor and exploiting it if present. The README provides detailed product and version information, usage instructions, and references. No hardcoded IPs or domains are present; the target is supplied as a command-line argument.
This repository contains a proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2021-40859, targeting Auerswald COMpact 5500R PBX VoIP systems. The main file, 'CVE-2021-40859.py', is a Python script that exploits an unauthenticated HTTP(S) endpoint ('/about_state') on the target device. By accessing this endpoint, the script retrieves device information (serial and date), which it uses to generate a backdoor password for the hardcoded 'Schandelah' account. The exploit outputs the username, generated password, and login URL, enabling unauthorized access to the device. The repository also includes a brief README with usage instructions. No hardcoded IPs or domains are present; the target URL is supplied as a command-line argument.
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