CVE-2021-26829: OpenPLC ScadaBR Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability

Published Jun 11, 2021
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Updated

OpenPLC ScadaBR contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability via systemsettings.shtm.

Other sources

OpenPLC ScadaBR through 0.9.1 on Linux and through 1.12.4 on Windows allows stored XSS via systemsettings.shtm.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Openplcproject Scadabr Linux<=0.9.1
Openplcproject Scadabr Windows<=1.12.4
OpenPLC ScadaBR
All of the following
ScadaBR ScadaBR<=0.9.1
Linux Linux kernel
All of the following
ScadaBR ScadaBR<=1.12.4
Microsoft Windows

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Remove

    Remove OpenPLC / ScadaBR from your environment.

    Discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable (uninstall or remove instances of OpenPLC / ScadaBR when you cannot apply effective mitigations).

  2. Compensating control

    Follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services to mitigate exposure of affected OpenPLC / ScadaBR instances.

  3. Operational

    Identify and inventory all OpenPLC / ScadaBR instances. Pay particular attention to instances running versions through 0.9.1 on Linux and through 1.12.4 on Windows, which are vulnerable to stored XSS via system_settings.shtm.

Event History

Jun 11, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:05 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:05 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 9, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·11:13 AM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·11:15 AM
Oct 10, 2025
News Published
via The Register·02:16 PM
News Published
via The Register·02:23 PM
Nov 28, 2025
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via CISA·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-26829?

CVE-2021-26829 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-26829?

To fix CVE-2021-26829, update OpenPLC ScadaBR to a version beyond 0.9.1 on Linux or beyond 1.12.4 on Windows.

3

What impacts does CVE-2021-26829 have on my system?

CVE-2021-26829 can lead to unauthorized access and execution of malicious scripts, impacting the integrity and security of your application.

4

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-26829?

CVE-2021-26829 affects OpenPLC ScadaBR versions up to and including 0.9.1 on Linux and 1.12.4 on Windows.

5

Is CVE-2021-26829 related to web application security?

Yes, CVE-2021-26829 is directly related to web application security due to its cross-site scripting vulnerability.

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