CVE-2021-27465
CWE-79Published: May 20, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability has been found in multiple revisions of Emerson Rosemount X-STREAM Gas Analyzer. The affected applications do not validate webpage input, which could allow an attacker to inject arbitrary HTML code into a webpage. This would allow an attacker to modify the page and display incorrect or undesirable data.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-27465 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-27465 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts