CVE-2021-29240

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.94%

Last modified

CVE-2021-29240 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Package Manager of CODESYS Development System 3 before 3.5.17.0 does not check the validity of packages before installation and may be used to install CODESYS packages with malicious content.. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Package Manager of CODESYS Development System 3 before 3.5.17.0 does not check the validity of packages before installation and may be used to install CODESYS packages with malicious content.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.94%

56.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CodesysDevelopment System>= 3.0, < 3.5.17.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-29240?
The Package Manager of CODESYS Development System 3 before 3.5.17.0 does not check the validity of packages before installation and may be used to install CODESYS packages with malicious content.
How severe is CVE-2021-29240?
CVE-2021-29240 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29240?
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