How severe is CVE-2021-42539?

CVE-2021-42539 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-42539 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-42539?

CVE-2021-42539 primarily affects Emerson Wireless 1410 Gateway Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42539?

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-2021-42539 published?

CVE-2021-42539 was published on 2021-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-42539

CVE-2021-42539 is a high-severity vulnerability in Emerson Wireless 1410 Gateway Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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 8.0)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Emerson Wireless 1410 Gateway Firmware
Published: 2021-10-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The affected product is vulnerable to a missing permission validation on system backup restore, which could lead to account take over and unapproved settings change.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-42539?: The affected product is vulnerable to a missing permission validation on system backup restore, which could lead to account take over and unapproved settings change.
How severe is CVE-2021-42539?: CVE-2021-42539 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-42539 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-42539?: CVE-2021-42539 primarily affects Emerson Wireless 1410 Gateway Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42539?: 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-2021-42539 published?: CVE-2021-42539 was published on 2021-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-278-02

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:emerson:wireless_1410_gateway_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:wireless_1410d_gateway_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:wireless_1420_gateway_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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