What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-42536?

CVE-2021-42536 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.9%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-42536?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2021-42536. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Wireless 1410 Gateway Firmware CVE-2021-42536

MEDIUM

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2021-10-22 ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Information Disclosure Wireless 1410 Gateway Firmware Wireless 1410D Gateway Firmware Wireless 1420 Gateway Firmware

6.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 22, 2021 - 14:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionNVD

The affected product is vulnerable to a disclosure of peer username and password by allowing all users access to read global variables.

AnalysisAI

The affected product is vulnerable to a disclosure of peer username and password by allowing all users access to read global variables. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. This Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. The affected product is vulnerable to a disclosure of peer username and password by allowing all users access to read global variables. Affected products include: Emerson Wireless 1410 Gateway Firmware, Emerson Wireless 1410D Gateway Firmware, Emerson Wireless 1420 Gateway Firmware.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.