CVE-2021-34561: A vulnerability in WirelessHART-Gateway <= 3.0.8 allows to bypass any IP or firewall based access restrictions through DNS rebinding

Published Aug 31, 2021
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Updated

In PEPPERL+FUCHS WirelessHART-Gateway <= 3.0.8 serious issue exists, if the application is not externally accessible or uses IP-based access restrictions. Attackers can use DNS Rebinding to bypass any IP or firewall based access restrictions that may be in place, by proxying through their target's browser.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Pepperl-fuchs Wha-gw-f2d2-0-as-z2-eth Firmware<=3.0.8
Pepperl-fuchs Wha-gw-f2d2-0-as-z2-eth
Pepperl-fuchs Wha-gw-f2d2-0-as-z2-eth.eip Firmware<=3.0.8
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-2021-34561?

CVE-2021-34561 is a serious vulnerability in PEPPERL+FUCHS WirelessHART-Gateway <= 3.0.8 that allows attackers to bypass IP or firewall-based access restrictions using DNS Rebinding.

2

How does CVE-2021-34561 affect PEPPERL+FUCHS WirelessHART-Gateway?

CVE-2021-34561 affects PEPPERL+FUCHS WirelessHART-Gateway <= 3.0.8 if the application is not externally accessible or uses IP-based access restrictions.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-34561?

CVE-2021-34561 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

4

What is DNS Rebinding?

DNS Rebinding is an attack technique where an attacker uses DNS to bypass IP or firewall-based access restrictions by making the victim's browser establish a connection to a malicious website.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-34561?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-34561 at the following reference: https://cert.vde.com/en-us/advisories/vde-2021-027

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