CVE-2021-33555: A vulnerability may allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the server of the WirelessHART-Gateway

Published Aug 31, 2021
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Updated

In PEPPERL+FUCHS WirelessHART-Gateway <= 3.0.7 the filename parameter is vulnerable to unauthenticated path traversal attacks, enabling read access to arbitrary files on the server.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Pepperl-fuchs Wha-gw-f2d2-0-as-z2-eth Firmware<=3.0.7
Pepperl-fuchs Wha-gw-f2d2-0-as-z2-eth
Pepperl-fuchs Wha-gw-f2d2-0-as- Z2-eth.eip Firmware<=3.0.7
Pepperl-fuchs Wha-gw-f2d2-0-as- Z2-eth.eip

Remediation

Information

No update available.

Event History

Aug 31, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:32 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:32 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-33555?

CVE-2021-33555 is a vulnerability in PEPPERL+FUCHS WirelessHART- Gateway <= 3.0.7 that allows unauthenticated path traversal attacks, enabling read access to arbitrary files on the server.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-33555?

CVE-2021-33555 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-33555?

PEPPERL+FUCHS WirelessHART-Gateway versions up to and including 3.0.7 are affected by CVE-2021-33555.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-33555?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-33555 by using unauthenticated path traversal attacks to gain read access to arbitrary files on the server.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-33555?

It is recommended to update to a version of PEPPERL+FUCHS WirelessHART-Gateway that is not affected by CVE-2021-33555.

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