First published: Wed May 05 2021(Updated: )
In multiple managed switches by WAGO in different versions it is possible to read out the password hashes of all Web-based Management users.
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Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Wago 0852-0303 Firmware | <=1.2.3.s0 | |
Wago 0852-0303 | ||
Wago 0852-1305 Firmware | <=1.1.7.s0 | |
Wago 0852-1305 | ||
Wago 0852-1505 Firmware | <=1.1.6.s0 | |
Wago 0852-1505 | ||
Wago 0852-1305\/000-001 Firmware | <=1.0.4.s0 | |
Wago 0852-1305\/000-001 | ||
Wago 0852-1505\/000-001 Firmware | <=1.0.4.s0 | |
Wago 0852-1505\/000-001 |
The Web-Based Management is only needed during installation and commissioning, not during normal operations. It is recommended to disable the web server after commissioning. The Command Line Interface (CLI) is an alternative for commissioning the device. This is the easiest and securest way to protect your device from the listed vulnerabilities. Regardless of the action described above, the vulnerabilities are fixed with following firmware releases: Item number [FW version] 0852-0303 (HW < 3)* [V1.2.5.S0] Detailed information about the hardware version is described in the installation guide. 0852-0303 (HW >=3)* [V1.2.3.S1] Detailed information about the hardware version is described in the installation guide. 0852-1305 [V1.1.8.S0] 0852-1505 [V1.1.7.S0] 0852-1305/000-001 [V1.1.4.S0] 0852-1505/000-001 [V1.1.4.S0]
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The vulnerability ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2021-20997.
The severity of CVE-2021-20997 is high (7.5).
The software versions affected by CVE-2021-20997 are Wago 0852-0303 Firmware (up to version 1.2.3.s0), Wago 0852-1305 Firmware (up to version 1.1.7.s0), Wago 0852-1505 Firmware (up to version 1.1.6.s0), Wago 0852-1305/000-001 Firmware (up to version 1.0.4.s0), and Wago 0852-1505/000-001 Firmware (up to version 1.0.4.s0).
The description of CVE-2021-20997 is that in multiple managed switches by WAGO in different versions, it is possible to read out the password hashes of all Web-based Management users.
To fix CVE-2021-20997, it is recommended to apply the latest firmware update provided by WAGO and follow any additional recommendations or patches provided by the vendor.