HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2021-27465
MEDIUM

CVE-2021-27465

CWE-79Published: May 20, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1
CVSS v3.1

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.

NVD Source

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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/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)

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-138-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-138-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2021-27465
CVSS Score6.1 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-79
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 20, 2021

Related CVEs (CWE-79)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2021-27465 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.