CVE-2021-34567Network attack vector

Unauthenticated memory disclosure and crash via crafted packets

Published Nov 9, 2022 · Updated May 1, 2025

Out-of-bounds read in WAGO controllers and Touch Panel 600 through FW18 Patch 2 allows remote attackers to leak memory and crash I/O-Check. A specially crafted packet containing OS commands makes the I/O-Check Service read beyond a buffer; WAGO has not disclosed the affected parser or validation error. The service must be network-reachable and enabled; no authentication or user interaction is required, and effects are limited to memory disclosure and service interruption.

CVSS severity8.2
High
EPSS probability0.82%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Out-of-bounds read in WAGO controllers and Touch Panel 600 through FW18 Patch 2 allows remote attackers to leak memory and crash I/O-Check. A specially crafted packet containing OS commands makes the I/O-Check Service read beyond a buffer; WAGO has not disclosed the affected parser or validation error. The service must be network-reachable and enabled; no authentication or user interaction is required, and effects are limited to memory disclosure and service interruption.

The record

CVE
CVE-2021-34567
Published
Nov 9, 2022
Updated
May 1, 2025
Vendor
WAGO
Product
Edge Controller 0752-8303/8000-0002
Classifications
CWE-125, CAPEC-540, T1499.004
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Nov 9, 2022CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. May 1, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=FW1 <=FW18 Patch 2

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

WAGO · Edge Controller 0752-8303/8000-0002version=FW1 <=FW18 Patch 2
WAGO · PFC200 Controllerversion=FW1 <=FW18 Patch 2
WAGO · Touch Panel 600 Advanced Lineversion=FW1 <=FW18 Patch 2
WAGO · Touch Panel 600 Marine Lineversion=FW1 <=FW18 Patch 2
WAGO · Touch Panel 600 Standard Lineversion=FW1 <=FW18 Patch 2
WAGO · PFC100 Controllerversion=FW1 <=FW18 Patch 2

Published CVSS scores

8.2CERT@VDECVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-125Out-of-bounds Read
CAPEC-540Overread Buffers
T1499.004Application or System Exploitation

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