CVE-2021-34560

Name: CVE-2021-34560
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-31T11:15:07.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-34560 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In PEPPERL+FUCHS WirelessHART-Gateway <= 3.0.9 a form contains a password field with autocomplete enabled. The stored credentials can be captured by an attacker who gains control over the user's computer. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In PEPPERL+FUCHS WirelessHART-Gateway <= 3.0.9 a form contains a password field with autocomplete enabled. The stored credentials can be captured by an attacker who gains control over the user's computer. Therefore the user must have logged in at least once.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.21%

10.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pepperl-Fuchs	Wha-Gw-F2d2-0-As-Z2-Eth Firmware	<= 3.0.9
Pepperl-Fuchs	Wha-Gw-F2d2-0-As-Z2-Eth.Eip Firmware	<= 3.0.9

References

https://cert.vde.com/en-us/advisories/vde-2021-027Third Party Advisory
https://cert.vde.com/en-us/advisories/vde-2021-027Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 31, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-34560?

How severe is CVE-2021-34560?

CVE-2021-34560 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-34560?

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