How severe is CVE-2021-20993?

CVE-2021-20993 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-20993 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-20993?

CVE-2021-20993 primarily affects Wago 0852-0303 Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20993?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-20993 published?

CVE-2021-20993 was published on 2021-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-20993

CVE-2021-20993 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wago 0852-0303 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Wago 0852-0303 Firmware
Published: 2021-05-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In multiple managed switches by WAGO in different versions the activated directory listing provides an attacker with the index of the resources located inside the directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-20993?: In multiple managed switches by WAGO in different versions the activated directory listing provides an attacker with the index of the resources located inside the directory.
How severe is CVE-2021-20993?: CVE-2021-20993 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-20993 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-20993?: CVE-2021-20993 primarily affects Wago 0852-0303 Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20993?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-20993 published?: CVE-2021-20993 was published on 2021-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert.vde.com/en-us/advisories/vde-2021-013

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:wago:0852-0303_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:wago:0852-1305_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:wago:0852-1505_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:wago:0852-1305\/000-001_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:wago:0852-1505\/000-001_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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