CVE-2021-32089

Name: CVE-2021-32089
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-11T21:15:08.023+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-32089 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on Zebra (formerly Motorola Solutions) Fixed RFID Reader FX9500 devices. An unauthenticated attacker can upload arbitrary files to the filesystem that can then be accessed through the web interface. EPSS estimates a 1.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered on Zebra (formerly Motorola Solutions) Fixed RFID Reader FX9500 devices. An unauthenticated attacker can upload arbitrary files to the filesystem that can then be accessed through the web interface. This can lead to information disclosure and code execution. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.64%

73.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zebra	Fx9500 Firmware	All versions

References

https://www.securifera.com/advisories/cve-2021-32089/Third Party Advisory
https://www.zebra.com/us/en/support-downloads/rfid/rfid-readers/fx9500.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.securifera.com/advisories/cve-2021-32089/Third Party Advisory
https://www.zebra.com/us/en/support-downloads/rfid/rfid-readers/fx9500.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 11, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-32089?

How severe is CVE-2021-32089?

CVE-2021-32089 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32089?

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