CVE-2021-20999 WEIDMUELLER: Accidentally open network port in u-controls and IoT-Gateways

Critical 9.4 Published Updated

Attackers can access an internal network port on Weidmüller IoT gateways to manipulate devices or cause denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-20999?

CVE-2021-20999 is a critical vulnerability in Weidmüller IOT-GW30 (No. 2682620000), published on 13 May 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In Weidmüller u-controls and IoT-Gateways in versions up to 1.12.1 a network port intended only for device-internal usage is accidentally accessible via external network interfaces. By exploiting this vulnerability the device may be manipulated or the operation may be stopped.

Weakness: CWE-668

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-20999?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Weidmueller Iot-Gw30-4g-Eu Firmware, Weidmueller Iot-Gw30 Firmware, Weidmueller Uc20-Wl2000-Ac Firmware, Weidmueller Uc20-Wl2000-Iot Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20999?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-20999 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-20999 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-20999 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3qph-f3mq-792v.

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