How severe is CVE-2021-32942?

CVE-2021-32942 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-32942 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-32942?

CVE-2021-32942 primarily affects Aveva Intouch 2017. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32942?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-32942 published?

CVE-2021-32942 was published on 2021-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-32942

CVE-2021-32942 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Aveva Intouch 2017 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.6)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Aveva Intouch 2017
Published: 2021-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The vulnerability could expose cleartext credentials from AVEVA InTouch Runtime 2020 R2 and all prior versions (WindowViewer) if an authorized, privileged user creates a diagnostic memory dump of the process and saves it to a non-protected location.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-32942?: The vulnerability could expose cleartext credentials from AVEVA InTouch Runtime 2020 R2 and all prior versions (WindowViewer) if an authorized, privileged user creates a diagnostic memory dump of the process and saves it to a non-protected location.
How severe is CVE-2021-32942?: CVE-2021-32942 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-32942 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-32942?: CVE-2021-32942 primarily affects Aveva Intouch 2017. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-32942?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-32942 published?: CVE-2021-32942 was published on 2021-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:aveva:intouch_2017:-:update3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:intouch_2020:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:intouch_2020:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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