Vulnerability identifier: #VU54324

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30189

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
CODESYS V2 web server
Server applications / Web servers

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://customers.codesys.com/index.php
http://customers.codesys.com/index.php?eID=dumpFile&t=f&f=14726&token=553da5d11234bbe1ceed59969d419a71bb8c8747&download=

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.