MEDIUM
CVE-2021-34560
CWE-522Published: August 31, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
In PEPPERL+FUCHS WirelessHART-Gateway <= 3.0.9 a form contains a password field with autocomplete enabled. The stored credentials can be captured by an attacker who gains control over the user's computer. Therefore the user must have logged in at least once.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-34560 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
pepperl-fuchs4 product(s)
wha-gw-f2d2-0-as-z2-eth firmwarewha-gw-f2d2-0-as-z2-ethwha-gw-f2d2-0-as-z2-eth.eip firmwarewha-gw-f2d2-0-as-z2-eth.eip
Source: NVD CPE · 4 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 (2)
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https://cert.vde.com/en-us/advisories/vde-2021-027Third Party Advisory
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https://cert.vde.com/en-us/advisories/vde-2021-027Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2021-34560
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-522
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 31, 2021
Related CVEs (CWE-522)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-34560 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.