HIGH
CVE-2021-27498
CWE-617Published: May 12, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
A specifically crafted packet sent by an attacker to EIPStackGroup OpENer EtherNet/IP commits and versions prior to Feb 10, 2021 may result in a denial-of-service condition.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-27498 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 availability disruption (denial of service), 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
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
opener_project1 product(s)
opener
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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https://github.com/EIPStackGroup/OpENerThird Party Advisory
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https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-105-02Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://github.com/EIPStackGroup/OpENerThird Party Advisory
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https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-105-02Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2021-27498
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-617
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 12, 2022
Related CVEs (CWE-617)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-27498 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.