How severe is CVE-2021-22792?

CVE-2021-22792 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-2021-22792 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-22792?

CVE-2021-22792 primarily affects Schneider-electric Modicon M340 Bmxp341000. In total, 49 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22792?

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-2021-22792 published?

CVE-2021-22792 was published on 2021-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-22792

CVE-2021-22792 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Modicon M340 Bmxp341000 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-476.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Schneider-electric Modicon M340 Bmxp341000
Published: 2021-09-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A CWE-476: NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability that could cause a Denial of Service on the Modicon PLC controller / simulator when updating the controller application with a specially crafted project file exists in Modicon M580 CPU (part numbers BMEP* and BMEH*, all versions), Modicon M340 CPU (part numbers BMXP34*, all versions), Modicon MC80 (part numbers BMKC80*, all versions), Modicon Momentum Ethernet CPU (part numbers 171CBU*, all versions), PLC Simulator for EcoStruxureª Control Expert, including all Unity Pro versions (former name of EcoStruxureª Control Expert, all versions), PLC Simulator for EcoStruxureª Process Expert including all HDCS versions (former name of EcoStruxureª Process Expert, all versions), Modicon Quantum CPU (part numbers 140CPU*, all versions), Modicon Premium CPU (part numbers TSXP5*, all versions).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-22792?: A CWE-476: NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability that could cause a Denial of Service on the Modicon PLC controller / simulator when updating the controller application with a specially crafted project file exists in Modicon M580 CPU (part numbers BMEP* and BMEH*, all versions), Modicon M340 CPU (part numbers BMXP34*, all versions), Modicon MC80 (part numbers BMKC80*, all versions), Modicon Momentum Ethernet CPU (part numbers 171CBU*, all versions), PLC Simulator for EcoStruxureª Control Expert, including all Unity Pro versions (former name of EcoStruxureª Control Expert, all versions), PLC Simulator for EcoStruxureª Process Expert including all HDCS versions (former name of EcoStruxureª Process Expert, all versions), Modicon Quantum CPU (part numbers 140CPU*, all versions), Modicon Premium CPU (part numbers TSXP5*, all versions).
How severe is CVE-2021-22792?: CVE-2021-22792 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-2021-22792 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-22792?: CVE-2021-22792 primarily affects Schneider-electric Modicon M340 Bmxp341000. In total, 49 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22792?: 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-2021-22792 published?: CVE-2021-22792 was published on 2021-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (49)

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