CVE-2021-20601
CWE-20Published: November 23, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Improper input validation vulnerability in GOT2000 series GT27 model all versions, GOT2000 series GT25 model all versions, GOT2000 series GT23 model all versions, GOT2000 series GT21 model all versions, GOT SIMPLE series GS21 model all versions, and GT SoftGOT2000 all versions allows an remote unauthenticated attacker to write a value that exceeds the configured input range limit by sending a malicious packet to rewrite the device value. As a result, the system operation may be affected, such as malfunction.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-20601 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-20601 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts