How severe is CVE-2021-31630?

CVE-2021-31630 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-31630 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 27% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-31630?

CVE-2021-31630 affects Openplcproject Openplc V3 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-31630?

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-2021-31630 published?

CVE-2021-31630 was published on 2021-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-31630

CVE-2021-31630 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openplcproject Openplc V3 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 27% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 27% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Openplcproject Openplc V3 Firmware
Published: 2021-08-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Command Injection in Open PLC Webserver v3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the "Hardware Layer Code Box" component on the "/hardware" page of the application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-31630?: Command Injection in Open PLC Webserver v3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the "Hardware Layer Code Box" component on the "/hardware" page of the application.
How severe is CVE-2021-31630?: CVE-2021-31630 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-31630 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 27% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-31630?: CVE-2021-31630 affects Openplcproject Openplc V3 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-31630?: 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-2021-31630 published?: CVE-2021-31630 was published on 2021-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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