MEDIUM
CVE-2021-20993
CWE-200Published: May 13, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
In multiple managed switches by WAGO in different versions the activated directory listing provides an attacker with the index of the resources located inside the directory.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-20993 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.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
wago10 product(s)
0852-0303 firmware0852-03030852-1305 firmware0852-13050852-1505 firmware0852-15050852-1305\/000-001 firmware0852-1305\/000-0010852-1505\/000-001 firmware0852-1505\/000-001
Source: NVD CPE · 10 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://cert.vde.com/en-us/advisories/vde-2021-013Third Party Advisory
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https://cert.vde.com/en-us/advisories/vde-2021-013Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2021-20993
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-200
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 13, 2021
Related CVEs (CWE-200)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-20993 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.