Is CVE-2021-22714 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-22714 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-22714 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-22714 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-22714?

CVE-2021-22714 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2021-22714

CWE-119Published: March 11, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A CWE-119:Improper restriction of operations within the bounds of a memory buffer vulnerability exists in PowerLogic ION7400, PM8000 and ION9000 (All versions prior to V3.0.0), which could cause the meter to reboot or allow for remote code execution.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-22714 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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.