Is CVE-2021-34601 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-34601 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-34601 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-34601 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-34601?

CVE-2021-34601 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2021-34601

CWE-259Published: April 27, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In Bender/ebee Charge Controllers in multiple versions are prone to Hardcoded Credentials. Bender charge controller CC612 in version 5.20.1 and below is prone to hardcoded ssh credentials. An attacker may use the password to gain administrative access to the web-UI.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-34601 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.