CVE-2021-20611
CVE-2021-20611 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mitsubishi Melsec Iq-r R00 Cpu Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 7.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Mitsubishi Melsec Iq-r R00 Cpu Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC iQ-R Series R00/01/02CPU, MELSEC iQ-R Series R04/08/16/32/120(EN)CPU, MELSEC iQ-R Series R08/16/32/120SFCPU, MELSEC iQ-R Series R08/16/32/120PCPU, MELSEC iQ-R Series R08/16/32/120PSFCPU, MELSEC iQ-R Series R16/32/64MTCPU, MELSEC iQ-R Series R12CCPU-V, MELSEC Q Series Q03UDECPU, MELSEC Q Series Q04/06/10/13/20/26/50/100UDEHCPU, MELSEC Q Series Q03/04/06/13/26UDVCPU, MELSEC Q Series Q04/06/13/26UDPVCPU, MELSEC Q Series Q12DCCPU-V, MELSEC Q Series Q24DHCCPU-V(G), MELSEC Q Series Q24/26DHCCPU-LS, MELSEC Q Series MR-MQ100, MELSEC Q Series Q172/173DCPU-S1, MELSEC Q Series Q172/173DSCPU, MELSEC Q Series Q170MCPU, MELSEC Q Series Q170MSCPU(-S1), MELSEC L Series L02/06/26CPU(-P), MELSEC L Series L26CPU-(P)BT and MELIPC Series MI5122-VW allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition by sending specially crafted packets. System reset is required for recovery.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-20611?
- Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC iQ-R Series R00/01/02CPU, MELSEC iQ-R Series R04/08/16/32/120(EN)CPU, MELSEC iQ-R Series R08/16/32/120SFCPU, MELSEC iQ-R Series R08/16/32/120PCPU, MELSEC iQ-R Series R08/16/32/120PSFCPU, MELSEC iQ-R Series R16/32/64MTCPU, MELSEC iQ-R Series R12CCPU-V, MELSEC Q Series Q03UDECPU, MELSEC Q Series Q04/06/10/13/20/26/50/100UDEHCPU, MELSEC Q Series Q03/04/06/13/26UDVCPU, MELSEC Q Series Q04/06/13/26UDPVCPU, MELSEC Q Series Q12DCCPU-V, MELSEC Q Series Q24DHCCPU-V(G), MELSEC Q Series Q24/26DHCCPU-LS, MELSEC Q Series MR-MQ100, MELSEC Q Series Q172/173DCPU-S1, MELSEC Q Series Q172/173DSCPU, MELSEC Q Series Q170MCPU, MELSEC Q Series Q170MSCPU(-S1), MELSEC L Series L02/06/26CPU(-P), MELSEC L Series L26CPU-(P)BT and MELIPC Series MI5122-VW allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition by sending specially crafted packets. System reset is required for recovery.
- How severe is CVE-2021-20611?
- CVE-2021-20611 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-20611 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-20611?
- CVE-2021-20611 primarily affects Mitsubishi Melsec Iq-r R00 Cpu Firmware. In total, 55 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-20611?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2021-20611 published?
- CVE-2021-20611 was published on 2021-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://jvn.jp/vu/JVNVU94434051/index.html
- https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-334-02
- https://www.mitsubishielectric.com/en/psirt/vulnerability/pdf/2021-019_en.pdf
Affected products (55)
- cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishi:melsec_iq-r_r00_cpu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishi:melsec_iq-r_r01_cpu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishi:melsec_iq-r_r02_cpu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishi:melsec_iq-r_r04_cpu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishi:melsec_iq-r_r08_cpu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishi:melsec_iq-r_r120_cpu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishi:melsec_iq-r_r16_cpu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishi:melsec_iq-r_r32_cpu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishi:melsec_iq-r_r04_pcpu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishi:melsec_iq-r_r08_pcpu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishi:melsec_iq-r_r16_pcpu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishi:melsec_iq-r_r32_pcpu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishi:melsec_iq-r_r120_pcpu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishi:melsec_iq-r_r08_sfcpu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishi:melsec_iq-r_r16_sfcpu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishi:melsec_iq-r_r32_sfcpu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishi:melsec_iq-r_r120_sfcpu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishi:melsec_iq-r_r16_mtcpu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishi:melsec_iq-r_r32_mtcpu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishi:melsec_iq-r_r64_mtcpu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishi:melsec_iq-r_r12_ccpu-v_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishi:melsec_q03udecpu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishi:melsec_q04udecpu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishi:melsec_q06udecpu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishi:melsec_q10udecpu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishi:melsec_q13udecpu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishi:melsec_q20udecpu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishi:melsec_q26udecpu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishi:melsec_q50udecpu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishi:melsec_q100udecpu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishi:melsec_q03udvcpu_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishi:melsec_q04udvcpu_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishi:melsec_q06udvcpu_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishi:melsec_q13udvcpu_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishi:melsec_q26udvcpu_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishi:melsec_q04udpvcpu_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishi:melsec_q06udpvcpu_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishi:melsec_q13udpvcpu_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishi:melsec_q26udpvcpu_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishi:melsec_q12dccpu-v_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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