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

Published May 13, 2021
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Updated

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.

Other sources

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.

MITRE

Affected Software

20 affected components
Weidmueller Uc20-wl2000-ac Firmware>=1.3.0<1.9.1
Weidmueller Uc20-wl2000-ac Firmware>=1.10.0<1.10.3
Weidmueller Uc20-wl2000-ac Firmware=1.11.0
Weidmueller Uc20-wl2000-ac Firmware=1.12.1
Weidmueller Uc20-wl2000-ac
Weidmueller Uc20-wl2000-iot Firmware>=1.3.0<1.9.1
Weidmueller Uc20-wl2000-iot Firmware>=1.10.0<1.10.3
Weidmueller Uc20-wl2000-iot Firmware=1.11.0
Weidmueller Uc20-wl2000-iot Firmware=1.12.1
Weidmueller Uc20-wl2000-iot
Weidmueller Iot-gw30 Firmware>=1.3.0<1.9.1
Weidmueller Iot-gw30 Firmware>=1.10.0<1.10.3
Weidmueller Iot-gw30 Firmware=1.11.0
Weidmueller Iot-gw30 Firmware=1.12.1
Weidmueller Iot-gw30
Weidmueller Iot-gw30-4g-eu Firmware>=1.3.0<1.9.1
Weidmueller Iot-gw30-4g-eu Firmware>=1.10.0<1.10.3
Weidmueller Iot-gw30-4g-eu Firmware=1.11.0
Weidmueller Iot-gw30-4g-eu Firmware=1.12.1
Weidmueller Iot-gw30-4g-eu

Remediation

Information

Weidmüller recommends upgrading affected devices to the current firmware version 1.12.3 or higher which fixes this vulnerability.

Event History

May 13, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:45 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-20999?

CVE-2021-20999 is a vulnerability in Weidmüller u-controls and IoT-Gateways in versions up to 1.12.1.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20999?

The severity of CVE-2021-20999 is 9.8 (Critical).

3

How can CVE-2021-20999 be exploited?

By exploiting CVE-2021-20999, an attacker can manipulate the device or stop its operation.

4

Which versions of Weidmüller u-controls and IoT-Gateways are affected by CVE-2021-20999?

Versions up to 1.12.1 of Weidmüller u-controls and IoT-Gateways are affected by CVE-2021-20999.

5

Is my Weidmüller u-controls or IoT-Gateway vulnerable to CVE-2021-20999?

Your Weidmüller u-controls or IoT-Gateway is vulnerable to CVE-2021-20999 if it runs a version up to 1.12.1.

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