How severe is CVE-2021-27428?

CVE-2021-27428 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-27428 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-27428?

CVE-2021-27428 primarily affects Ge Multilin B30 Firmware. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27428?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-27428 published?

CVE-2021-27428 was published on 2022-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-27428

CVE-2021-27428 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ge Multilin B30 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Ge Multilin B30 Firmware
Published: 2022-03-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

GE UR IED firmware versions prior to version 8.1x supports upgrading firmware using UR Setup configuration tool – Enervista UR Setup. This UR Setup tool validates the authenticity and integrity of firmware file before uploading the UR IED. An illegitimate user could upgrade firmware without appropriate privileges. The weakness is assessed, and mitigation is implemented in firmware Version 8.10.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-27428?: GE UR IED firmware versions prior to version 8.1x supports upgrading firmware using UR Setup configuration tool – Enervista UR Setup. This UR Setup tool validates the authenticity and integrity of firmware file before uploading the UR IED. An illegitimate user could upgrade firmware without appropriate privileges. The weakness is assessed, and mitigation is implemented in firmware Version 8.10.
How severe is CVE-2021-27428?: CVE-2021-27428 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-27428 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-27428?: CVE-2021-27428 primarily affects Ge Multilin B30 Firmware. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27428?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-27428 published?: CVE-2021-27428 was published on 2022-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (19)

cpe:2.3:o:ge:multilin_b30_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ge:multilin_b90_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ge:multilin_c60_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ge:multilin_c70_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ge:multilin_c95_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ge:multilin_d30_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ge:multilin_d60_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ge:multilin_f35_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ge:multilin_f60_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ge:multilin_g30_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ge:multilin_g60_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ge:multilin_l30_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ge:multilin_l60_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ge:multilin_l90_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ge:multilin_m60_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ge:multilin_n60_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ge:multilin_t35_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ge:multilin_t60_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ge:multilin_c30_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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