HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2021-32926
HIGH

CVE-2021-32926

CWE-300Published: June 3, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

When an authenticated password change request takes place, this vulnerability could allow the attacker to intercept the message that includes the legitimate, new password hash and replace it with an illegitimate hash. The user would no longer be able to authenticate to the controller (Micro800: All versions, MicroLogix 1400: Version 21 and later) causing a denial-of-service condition

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-32926 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

rockwellautomation4 product(s)
micro800 firmwaremicro800micrologix 1400 firmwaremicrologix 1400
Source: NVD CPE · 4 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-21-145-02Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-145-02Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2021-32926
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-300
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 3, 2021

Related CVEs (CWE-300)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2021-32926 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.