CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2021-27459: Malicious File Upload

First published: Thu May 20 2021(Updated: )

A vulnerability has been found in multiple revisions of Emerson Rosemount X-STREAM Gas Analyzer. The webserver of the affected products allows unvalidated files to be uploaded, which an attacker could utilize to execute arbitrary code.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Emerson X-stream Enhanced Xegp Firmware
Emerson X-stream Enhanced Xegp
Emerson X-stream Enhanced Xegk Firmware
Emerson X-stream Enhanced Xegk
Emerson X-stream Enhanced Xefd Firmware
Emerson X-stream Enhanced Xefd
Emerson X-stream Enhanced Xexf Firmware
Emerson X-stream Enhanced Xexf
Emerson X-STREAM enhanced XEGP – all revisions
Emerson X-STREAM enhanced XEGK – all revisions
Emerson X-STREAM enhanced XEFD – all revisions
Emerson X-STREAM enhanced XEXF – all revisions

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2021-27459.

  • What products are affected by this vulnerability?

    Multiple revisions of Emerson Rosemount X-STREAM Gas Analyzer are affected by this vulnerability.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-27459?

    The severity of CVE-2021-27459 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

  • How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?

    An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by uploading unvalidated files to the webserver of the affected products, allowing them to execute arbitrary code.

  • Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?

    Please refer to the vendor's advisory or security bulletin for information on available fixes or patches for this vulnerability.

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