CVE-2021-38759
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
15.7 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-10-05
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Raspberry Pi OS through 5.10 has the raspberry default password for the pi account. If not changed, attackers can gain administrator privileges.
Technical details
- Published
- 2021-12-07
- Exploit-DB
- EDB-50576
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2021-38759?
Raspberry Pi OS through 5.10 has the raspberry default password for the pi account. If not changed, attackers can gain administrator privileges.
Is CVE-2021-38759 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2021-38759 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 15.7% on 2026-10-05, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-38759?
CVE-2021-38759 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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