How severe is CVE-2021-27461?

CVE-2021-27461 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-27461 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-27461?

CVE-2021-27461 primarily affects Emerson X-stream Enhanced Xegp Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27461?

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-2021-27461 published?

CVE-2021-27461 was published on 2021-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-27461

CVE-2021-27461 is a high-severity vulnerability in Emerson X-stream Enhanced Xegp 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Emerson X-stream Enhanced Xegp Firmware
Published: 2021-05-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been found in multiple revisions of Emerson Rosemount X-STREAM Gas Analyzer. The affected webserver applications allow access to stored data that can be obtained by using specially crafted URLs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-27461?: A vulnerability has been found in multiple revisions of Emerson Rosemount X-STREAM Gas Analyzer. The affected webserver applications allow access to stored data that can be obtained by using specially crafted URLs.
How severe is CVE-2021-27461?: CVE-2021-27461 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-27461 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-27461?: CVE-2021-27461 primarily affects Emerson X-stream Enhanced Xegp Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27461?: 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-2021-27461 published?: CVE-2021-27461 was published on 2021-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-138-01

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:emerson:x-stream_enhanced_xegp_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:x-stream_enhanced_xegk_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:x-stream_enhanced_xefd_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:x-stream_enhanced_xexf_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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