How severe is CVE-2021-29240?

CVE-2021-29240 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-29240 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-29240?

CVE-2021-29240 affects Codesys Development System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29240?

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-2021-29240 published?

CVE-2021-29240 was published on 2021-05-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-29240

CVE-2021-29240 is a high-severity vulnerability in Codesys Development System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Codesys Development System
Published: 2021-05-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Package Manager of CODESYS Development System 3 before 3.5.17.0 does not check the validity of packages before installation and may be used to install CODESYS packages with malicious content.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-29240?: The Package Manager of CODESYS Development System 3 before 3.5.17.0 does not check the validity of packages before installation and may be used to install CODESYS packages with malicious content.
How severe is CVE-2021-29240?: CVE-2021-29240 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-29240 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-29240?: CVE-2021-29240 affects Codesys Development System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29240?: 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-2021-29240 published?: CVE-2021-29240 was published on 2021-05-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:codesys:development_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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