How severe is CVE-2021-32951?

CVE-2021-32951 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-32951 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-32951?

CVE-2021-32951 affects Advantech Webaccess/nms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32951?

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

When was CVE-2021-32951 published?

CVE-2021-32951 was published on 2021-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-32951

CVE-2021-32951 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Advantech Webaccess/nms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Advantech Webaccess/nms
Published: 2021-10-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

WebAccess/NMS (Versions prior to v3.0.3_Build6299) has an improper authentication vulnerability, which may allow unauthorized users to view resources monitored and controlled by the WebAccess/NMS, as well as IP addresses and names of all the devices managed via WebAccess/NMS.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-32951?: WebAccess/NMS (Versions prior to v3.0.3_Build6299) has an improper authentication vulnerability, which may allow unauthorized users to view resources monitored and controlled by the WebAccess/NMS, as well as IP addresses and names of all the devices managed via WebAccess/NMS.
How severe is CVE-2021-32951?: CVE-2021-32951 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-32951 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-32951?: CVE-2021-32951 affects Advantech Webaccess/nms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-32951?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-32951 published?: CVE-2021-32951 was published on 2021-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-229-02

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:advantech:webaccess\/nms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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