CVE-2021-35529

Name: CVE-2021-35529
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-20T18:15:07.9+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-35529 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficiently Protected Credentials vulnerability in client environment of Hitachi ABB Power Grids Retail Operations and Counterparty Settlement Billing (CSB) allows an attacker or unauthorized user to access database credentials, shut down the product and access or alter. This issue affects: Hitachi ABB Power Grids Retail Operations version 5.7.2 and prior versions. EPSS estimates a 1.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insufficiently Protected Credentials vulnerability in client environment of Hitachi ABB Power Grids Retail Operations and Counterparty Settlement Billing (CSB) allows an attacker or unauthorized user to access database credentials, shut down the product and access or alter. This issue affects: Hitachi ABB Power Grids Retail Operations version 5.7.2 and prior versions. Hitachi ABB Power Grids Counterparty Settlement Billing (CSB) version 5.7.2 and prior versions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.26%

65.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hitachienergy	Counterparty Settlement And Billing	< 5.7.3
Hitachienergy	Retail Operations	< 5.7.3

References

https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=9AKK107992A5821&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=LaunchVendor Advisory
https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=9AKK107992A5933&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=LaunchVendor Advisory
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-236-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=9AKK107992A5821&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=LaunchVendor Advisory
https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=9AKK107992A5933&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=LaunchVendor Advisory
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-236-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Aug 20, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-35529?

How severe is CVE-2021-35529?

CVE-2021-35529 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-35529?

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