HIGH
CVE-2021-27461
CWE-22Published: May 20, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
A vulnerability has been found in multiple revisions of Emerson Rosemount X-STREAM Gas Analyzer. The affected webserver applications allow access to stored data that can be obtained by using specially crafted URLs.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-27461 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), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
emerson8 product(s)
x-stream enhanced xegp firmwarex-stream enhanced xegpx-stream enhanced xegk firmwarex-stream enhanced xegkx-stream enhanced xefd firmwarex-stream enhanced xefdx-stream enhanced xexf firmwarex-stream enhanced xexf
Source: NVD CPE · 8 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-138-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-138-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2021-27461
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 20, 2021
Related CVEs (CWE-22)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-27461 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.