CVE-2021-34581: WAGO: Denial of Service vulnerability inside the OpenSSL implementation

Published Aug 31, 2021
·
Updated

Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime vulnerability in OpenSSL implementation of WAGO 750-831/xxx-xxx, 750-880/xxx-xxx, 750-881, 750-889 in versions FW4 up to FW15 allows an unauthenticated attacker to cause DoS on the device.

Affected Software

18 affected components
WAGO 750-880\/040-000 Firmware>=fw4<=fw15
WAGO 750-880\/040-000
WAGO 750-880\/025-002 Firmware>=fw4<=fw15
WAGO 750-880\/025-002
WAGO 750-880\/025-001 Firmware>=fw4<=fw15
WAGO 750-880\/025-001
WAGO 750-880\/025-000 Firmware>=fw4<=fw15
WAGO 750-880\/025-000
WAGO 750-831\/000-002 Firmware>=fw4<=fw15
WAGO 750-831\/000-002
WAGO 750-889 Firmware>=fw4<=fw15
WAGO 750-889
WAGO 750-881 Firmware>=fw4<=fw15
WAGO 750-881
WAGO 750-831 Firmware>=fw4<=fw15
WAGO 750-831
WAGO 750-880 Firmware>=fw4<=fw15
WAGO 750-880

Remediation

Information

Update the device to the latest FW version ( >FW15 ).

Event History

Aug 31, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:33 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:33 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-34581.

2

What is the title of the vulnerability?

The title of the vulnerability is 'Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime vulnerability in OpenSSL implementation of WAGO...'

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-34581?

The severity of CVE-2021-34581 is high with a severity value of 7.5.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-34581?

Versions FW4 up to FW15 of Wago 750-831/xxx-xxx, 750-880/xxx-xxx, 750-881, 750-889 are affected by CVE-2021-34581.

5

How can an unauthenticated attacker exploit CVE-2021-34581?

An unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2021-34581 to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) on the device.

6

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-34581?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-34581 at the following reference: https://cert.vde.com/en-us/advisories/vde-2021-038

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203