How severe is CVE-2021-20995?

CVE-2021-20995 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-2021-20995 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-20995?

CVE-2021-20995 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-2021-20995?

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

When was CVE-2021-20995 published?

CVE-2021-20995 was published on 2021-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-20995

CVE-2021-20995 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
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 webserver cookies of the web based UI contain user credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-20995?: In multiple managed switches by WAGO in different versions the webserver cookies of the web based UI contain user credentials.
How severe is CVE-2021-20995?: CVE-2021-20995 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-2021-20995 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-20995?: CVE-2021-20995 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-2021-20995?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-20995 published?: CVE-2021-20995 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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