CVE-2021-42707

WECON PLC Editor

Description

PLC Editor Versions 1.3.8 and prior is vulnerable to an out-of-bounds write while processing project files, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Remediation

Workaround:

  • WECON has not responded to requests to work with CISA to mitigate these vulnerabilities. Users of these affected products are invited to contact WECON technical support for additional information.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.22%
Third-Party Advisory cisa.gov
Affected: WECON PLC Editor
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-315-01 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-42707?
CVE-2021-42707 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-42707?
As a workaround for remediating CVE-2021-42707: WECON has not responded to requests to work with CISA to mitigate these vulnerabilities. Users of these affected products are invited to contact WECON technical support for additional information.
Is CVE-2021-42707 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-42707 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-42707?
CVE-2021-42707 affects WECON PLC Editor.
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