How severe is CVE-2021-30189?

CVE-2021-30189 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-2021-30189 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-30189?

CVE-2021-30189 primarily affects Codesys V2 Web Server. In total, 28 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-30189?

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-2021-30189 published?

CVE-2021-30189 was published on 2021-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-30189

CVE-2021-30189 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Codesys V2 Web Server 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Codesys V2 Web Server
Published: 2021-05-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

CODESYS V2 Web-Server before 1.1.9.20 has a Stack-based Buffer Overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-30189?: CODESYS V2 Web-Server before 1.1.9.20 has a Stack-based Buffer Overflow.
How severe is CVE-2021-30189?: CVE-2021-30189 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-2021-30189 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-30189?: CVE-2021-30189 primarily affects Codesys V2 Web Server. In total, 28 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30189?: 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-2021-30189 published?: CVE-2021-30189 was published on 2021-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (28)

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More vulnerabilities in Codesys V2 Web Server

CVE-2021-30193 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): CODESYS V2 Web-Server before 1.1.9.20 has an Out-of-bounds Write.
CVE-2021-30192 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): CODESYS V2 Web-Server before 1.1.9.20 has an Improperly Implemented Security Check.
CVE-2021-30190 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): CODESYS V2 Web-Server before 1.1.9.20 has Improper Access Control.
CVE-2021-30194 — Critical (CVSS 9.1): CODESYS V2 Web-Server before 1.1.9.20 has an Out-of-bounds Read.
CVE-2021-30191 — High (CVSS 7.5): CODESYS V2 Web-Server before 1.1.9.20 has a a Buffer Copy without Checking the Size of the Input.

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