How severe is CVE-2021-34570?

CVE-2021-34570 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-34570 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-34570?

CVE-2021-34570 primarily affects Phoenixcontact Plcnext Technology Starterkit Firmware. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-34570?

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-2021-34570 published?

CVE-2021-34570 was published on 2021-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-34570

CVE-2021-34570 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phoenixcontact Plcnext Technology Starterkit 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Phoenixcontact Plcnext Technology Starterkit Firmware
Published: 2021-09-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple Phoenix Contact PLCnext control devices in versions prior to 2021.0.5 LTS are prone to a DoS attack through special crafted JSON requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-34570?: Multiple Phoenix Contact PLCnext control devices in versions prior to 2021.0.5 LTS are prone to a DoS attack through special crafted JSON requests.
How severe is CVE-2021-34570?: CVE-2021-34570 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-34570 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-34570?: CVE-2021-34570 primarily affects Phoenixcontact Plcnext Technology Starterkit Firmware. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-34570?: 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-2021-34570 published?: CVE-2021-34570 was published on 2021-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2021-029/

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:plcnext_technology_starterkit_firmware:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:axc_f_2152_starterkit_firmware:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:rfc_4072s_firmware:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:axc_f_3152_firmware:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:axc_f_1152_firmware:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:axc_f_2152_firmware:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*

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