CVE-2021-22702

Name: CVE-2021-22702
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-19T16:15:13.077+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-22702 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A CWE-319: Cleartext transmission of sensitive information vulnerability exists in PowerLogic ION7400, ION7650, ION7700/73xx, ION83xx/84xx/85xx/8600, ION8650, ION8800, ION9000 and PM800 (see notification for affected versions), that could cause disclosure of user credentials when a malicious actor intercepts Telnet network traffic between a user and the device.. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A CWE-319: Cleartext transmission of sensitive information vulnerability exists in PowerLogic ION7400, ION7650, ION7700/73xx, ION83xx/84xx/85xx/8600, ION8650, ION8800, ION9000 and PM800 (see notification for affected versions), that could cause disclosure of user credentials when a malicious actor intercepts Telnet network traffic between a user and the device.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.57%

42.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-319

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Schneider-Electric	Powerlogic Ion7400 Firmware	< 3.0.0
Schneider-Electric	Powerlogic Ion7650 Firmware	All versions
Schneider-Electric	Powerlogic Ion7700 Firmware	All versions
Schneider-Electric	Powerlogic Ion7300 Firmware	All versions
Schneider-Electric	Powerlogic Ion8600 Firmware	All versions
Schneider-Electric	Powerlogic Ion8650 Firmware	<= 4.31.2
Schneider-Electric	Powerlogic Ion8800 Firmware	All versions
Schneider-Electric	Powerlogic Ion9000 Firmware	< 3.0.0
Schneider-Electric	Powerlogic Pm8000 Firmware	< 3.0.0
Schneider-Electric	Powerlogic Ion8300 Firmware	All versions
Schneider-Electric	Powerlogic Ion8400 Firmware	All versions
Schneider-Electric	Powerlogic Ion8500 Firmware	All versions

References

https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2021-040-01/Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2021-040-01/Mitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 19, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-22702?

How severe is CVE-2021-22702?

CVE-2021-22702 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22702?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST