How severe is CVE-2021-35979?

CVE-2021-35979 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-35979 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-35979?

CVE-2021-35979 primarily affects Digi Realport. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-35979?

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-2021-35979 published?

CVE-2021-35979 was published on 2021-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-35979

CVE-2021-35979 is a high-severity vulnerability in Digi Realport with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Digi Realport
Published: 2021-10-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Digi RealPort through 4.8.488.0. The 'encrypted' mode is vulnerable to man-in-the-middle attacks and does not perform authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-35979?: An issue was discovered in Digi RealPort through 4.8.488.0. The 'encrypted' mode is vulnerable to man-in-the-middle attacks and does not perform authentication.
How severe is CVE-2021-35979?: CVE-2021-35979 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-35979 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-35979?: CVE-2021-35979 primarily affects Digi Realport. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-35979?: 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-2021-35979 published?: CVE-2021-35979 was published on 2021-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/reidmefirst/vuln-disclosure/main/2021-02.txt

Affected products (19)

cpe:2.3:a:digi:realport:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:digi:realport:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:digi:connectport_ts_8\/16_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:digi:connectport_lts_8\/16\/32_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:digi:passport_integrated_console_server_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:digi:cm_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:digi:portserver_ts_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:digi:portserver_ts_mei_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:digi:portserver_ts_mei_hardened_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:digi:portserver_ts_m_mei_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:digi:6350-sr_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:digi:portserver_ts_p_mei_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:digi:transport_wr11_xt_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:digi:one_iap_family_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:digi:one_ia_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:digi:wr31_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:digi:wr44_r_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:digi:connect_es_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:digi:wr21_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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