How severe is CVE-2021-29241?

CVE-2021-29241 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-2021-29241 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-29241?

CVE-2021-29241 primarily affects Codesys Control For Beaglebone Sl. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29241?

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-2021-29241 published?

CVE-2021-29241 was published on 2021-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-29241

CVE-2021-29241 is a high-severity vulnerability in Codesys Control For Beaglebone Sl 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% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Codesys Control For Beaglebone Sl
Published: 2021-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

CODESYS Gateway 3 before 3.5.16.70 has a NULL pointer dereference that may result in a denial of service (DoS).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-29241?: CODESYS Gateway 3 before 3.5.16.70 has a NULL pointer dereference that may result in a denial of service (DoS).
How severe is CVE-2021-29241?: CVE-2021-29241 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-2021-29241 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-29241?: CVE-2021-29241 primarily affects Codesys Control For Beaglebone Sl. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29241?: 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-2021-29241 published?: CVE-2021-29241 was published on 2021-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:codesys:control_for_beaglebone_sl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:codesys:control_for_empc-a\/imx6_sl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:codesys:control_for_iot2000_sl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:codesys:control_for_linux_sl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:codesys:control_for_pfc100_sl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:codesys:control_for_pfc200_sl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:codesys:control_for_raspberry_pi_sl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:codesys:control_runtime_system_toolkit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:codesys:development_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:codesys:edge_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:codesys:edge_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:codesys:gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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