How severe is CVE-2021-34560?

CVE-2021-34560 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-34560 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-34560?

CVE-2021-34560 primarily affects Pepperl-fuchs Wha-gw-f2d2-0-as-z2-eth Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-34560?

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

When was CVE-2021-34560 published?

CVE-2021-34560 was published on 2021-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-34560

CVE-2021-34560 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pepperl-fuchs Wha-gw-f2d2-0-as-z2-eth Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Pepperl-fuchs Wha-gw-f2d2-0-as-z2-eth Firmware
Published: 2021-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In PEPPERL+FUCHS WirelessHART-Gateway <= 3.0.9 a form contains a password field with autocomplete enabled. The stored credentials can be captured by an attacker who gains control over the user's computer. Therefore the user must have logged in at least once.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-34560?: In PEPPERL+FUCHS WirelessHART-Gateway <= 3.0.9 a form contains a password field with autocomplete enabled. The stored credentials can be captured by an attacker who gains control over the user's computer. Therefore the user must have logged in at least once.
How severe is CVE-2021-34560?: CVE-2021-34560 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-34560 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-34560?: CVE-2021-34560 primarily affects Pepperl-fuchs Wha-gw-f2d2-0-as-z2-eth Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-34560?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-34560 published?: CVE-2021-34560 was published on 2021-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert.vde.com/en-us/advisories/vde-2021-027

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:pepperl-fuchs:wha-gw-f2d2-0-as-z2-eth_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:pepperl-fuchs:wha-gw-f2d2-0-as-z2-eth.eip_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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