How severe is CVE-2021-32982?

CVE-2021-32982 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-32982 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-32982?

CVE-2021-32982 primarily affects Automationdirect C0-10dd1e-d Firmware. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32982?

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-2021-32982 published?

CVE-2021-32982 was published on 2022-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-32982

CVE-2021-32982 is a high-severity vulnerability in Automationdirect C0-10dd1e-d Firmware 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Automationdirect C0-10dd1e-d Firmware
Published: 2022-04-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Automation Direct CLICK PLC CPU Modules: C0-1x CPUs with firmware prior to v3.00 passwords are sent as plaintext during unlocking and project transfers. An attacker who has network visibility can observe the password exchange.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-32982?: Automation Direct CLICK PLC CPU Modules: C0-1x CPUs with firmware prior to v3.00 passwords are sent as plaintext during unlocking and project transfers. An attacker who has network visibility can observe the password exchange.
How severe is CVE-2021-32982?: CVE-2021-32982 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-32982 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-32982?: CVE-2021-32982 primarily affects Automationdirect C0-10dd1e-d Firmware. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-32982?: 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-2021-32982 published?: CVE-2021-32982 was published on 2022-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-166-02

Affected products (20)

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cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:c0-10dd2e-d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:c0-10dre-d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:c0-10are-d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:c0-11dd1e-d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:c0-11dd2e-d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:c0-11dre-d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:c0-11are-d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:c0-12dd1e-d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:c0-12dd2e-d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:c0-12dre-d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:c0-12are-d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:c0-12dd1e-1-d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:c0-12dd2e-1-d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:c0-12dre-1-d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:c0-12are-1-d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:c0-12dd1e-2-d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:c0-12dd2e-2-d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:c0-12dre-2-d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:c0-12are-2-d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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