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CVE-2021-32984

9.8 · CRITICAL
Published Apr 4, 2022 automationdirect CWE-288 EPSS 1.11% (64th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2021-32984 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting automationdirect c0-10dd1e-d_firmware. It was published on April 4, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical Description

All programming connections receive the same unlocked privileges, which can result in a privilege escalation. During the time Automation Direct CLICK PLC CPU Modules: C0-1x CPUs with firmware prior to v3.00 is unlocked by an authorized user, an attacker can connect to the PLC and read the project without authorization.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from automationdirect. Update c0-10dd1e-d_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor Product Versions Status
automationdirect c0-10dd1e-d_firmware >= 0, < 3.00 Affected
automationdirect c0-10dd2e-d_firmware >= 0, < 3.00 Affected
automationdirect c0-10dre-d_firmware >= 0, < 3.00 Affected
automationdirect c0-10are-d_firmware >= 0, < 3.00 Affected
automationdirect c0-11dd1e-d_firmware >= 0, < 3.00 Affected
automationdirect c0-11dd2e-d_firmware >= 0, < 3.00 Affected
automationdirect c0-11dre-d_firmware >= 0, < 3.00 Affected
automationdirect c0-11are-d_firmware >= 0, < 3.00 Affected
automationdirect c0-12dd1e-d_firmware >= 0, < 3.00 Affected
automationdirect c0-12dd2e-d_firmware >= 0, < 3.00 Affected

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-32984?

CVE-2021-32984 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting automationdirect c0-10dd1e-d_firmware. It was published on April 4, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2021-32984?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-32984?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from automationdirect. Update c0-10dd1e-d_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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