How severe is CVE-2021-33531?

CVE-2021-33531 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-2021-33531 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-33531?

CVE-2021-33531 primarily affects Weidmueller Ie-wl-bl-ap-cl-eu Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-33531?

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-2021-33531 published?

CVE-2021-33531 was published on 2021-06-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-33531

CVE-2021-33531 is a high-severity vulnerability in Weidmueller Ie-wl-bl-ap-cl-eu Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Weidmueller Ie-wl-bl-ap-cl-eu Firmware
Published: 2021-06-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Weidmueller Industrial WLAN devices in multiple versions an exploitable use of hard-coded credentials vulnerability exists in multiple iw_* utilities. The device operating system contains an undocumented encryption password, allowing for the creation of custom diagnostic scripts. An attacker can send diagnostic scripts while authenticated as a low privilege user to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-33531?: In Weidmueller Industrial WLAN devices in multiple versions an exploitable use of hard-coded credentials vulnerability exists in multiple iw_* utilities. The device operating system contains an undocumented encryption password, allowing for the creation of custom diagnostic scripts. An attacker can send diagnostic scripts while authenticated as a low privilege user to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2021-33531?: CVE-2021-33531 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-2021-33531 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-33531?: CVE-2021-33531 primarily affects Weidmueller Ie-wl-bl-ap-cl-eu Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-33531?: 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-2021-33531 published?: CVE-2021-33531 was published on 2021-06-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert.vde.com/en-us/advisories/vde-2021-026

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:o:weidmueller:ie-wl-bl-ap-cl-eu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:weidmueller:ie-wlt-bl-ap-cl-eu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:weidmueller:ie-wl-bl-ap-cl-us_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:weidmueller:ie-wlt-bl-ap-cl-us_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:weidmueller:ie-wl-vl-ap-br-cl-eu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:weidmueller:ie-wlt-vl-ap-br-cl-eu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:weidmueller:ie-wl-vl-ap-br-cl-us_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:weidmueller:ie-wlt-vl-ap-br-cl-us_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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