HIGH
CVE-2021-27474
CWE-676Published: March 23, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk AssetCentre v10.00 and earlier does not properly restrict all functions relating to IIS remoting services. This vulnerability may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to modify sensitive data in FactoryTalk AssetCentre.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-27474 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 full integrity compromise (data manipulation), 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
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
rockwellautomation1 product(s)
factorytalk assetcentre
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-091-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-091-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2021-27474
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-676
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 23, 2022
Related CVEs (CWE-676)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-27474 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.