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CVE-2021-42833: Use of hardcoded credentials impacting AquaView versions 1.60, 7.x, 8.x

• Severity: high (CVSS 8.8 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 0.2% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2022-02-07 · updated 2026-06-17
• Weakness: CWE-798

Description

A Use of Hardcoded Credentials vulnerability exists in AquaView versions 1.60, 7.x, and 8.x that could allow an authenticated local attacker to manipulate users and system settings.

Affected products

• Xylem Aquaview: from 7.0.0 before 8.0.1; 1.60 — fixed in 8.0.1

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Xylem Aquaview 8.0.1. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

• https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-350-01
• https://www.xylem.com/siteassets/about-xylem/cybersecurity/advisories/xpsa-aquaview-v5.0.pdf
• https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-350-01
• https://www.xylem.com/siteassets/about-xylem/cybersecurity/advisories/xpsa-aquaview-v5.0.pdf

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