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CVE-2021-34543 — Bkw Solar-Log 500 Firmware security vulnerability

High CVSS 7.5

The web administration server in Solar-Log 500 before 2.8.2 Build 52 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to gain administrative privileges by connecting to the server. As a result, the attacker can modify configuration files and change the system status. Fixed with 3.0.0-60 11.10.2013 for SL 200, 500, 1000 / not existing for SL 250, 300, 1200, 2000, SL 50 Gateway, SL Base.

Severity
High
CVSS
7.5 (3.1)
Published
2021-12-07
CISA KEV
Not currently listed
Ecosystem
operating-system
Weaknesses
CWE-306

Affected products

  • bkw / solar-log_500_firmware
  • bkw / solar-log_500_firmware / 2.8.2

Matched remediation archetype

Authentication bypass and missing authentication

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Check exposure

  • Map every affected endpoint and protocol path, including alternate ports, legacy routes, recovery flows, service accounts, and machine-to-machine access.
  • Confirm which deployments enable the affected authentication mode and whether the interface is reachable from untrusted networks.
  • Review session, token, credential, and proxy trust configuration without attempting account takeover.

Remediate safely

  • Apply the supported fix and centralize fail-closed authentication before protected request handling.
  • Remove default or embedded credentials, rotate affected secrets and sessions, and bind authentication decisions to the intended audience and channel.
  • Add negative tests for alternate routes, malformed or absent credentials, recovery flows, and proxy-derived identity.

Authoritative sources

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