CVE-2021-32926
mediumpriority · track · 31EPSS 0.030 · 87 %ileEUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-28
When an authenticated password change request takes place, this vulnerability could allow the attacker to intercept the message that includes the legitimate, new password hash and replace it with an illegitimate hash. The user would no longer be able to authenticate to the controller (Micro800: All versions, MicroLogix 1400: Version 21 and later) causing a denial-of-service condition
remediations
Vendor fix, mitigation, or workaround guidance, as published by each source.
No vendor fix yet; a mitigation is available.
- MitigationMicro800cisa_csaf_ot
A comprehensive defense-in-depth strategy can reduce the risk of this vulnerability. To leverage the vulnerability, an unauthorized user would require access to the same network as the controller. Users should confirm they are employing proper networking segmentation and security controls.
- MitigationMicroLogix 1400cisa_csaf_ot
A comprehensive defense-in-depth strategy can reduce the risk of this vulnerability. To leverage the vulnerability, an unauthorized user would require access to the same network as the controller. Users should confirm they are employing proper networking segmentation and security controls.
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · medium–high · 5–7.5
ssvc
A stakeholder decision — act, attend, or track — from exploitation and impact.
weaknesses
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affected products (7)
Products and version ranges known to be affected.
- n/a Micro800, MicroLogix 1400≤ Micro800: All versions, MicroLogix 1400: Version 21 and later when Enhanced Password Security enabled.enisa_euvdEU
- rockwellautomation micro800 firmwareall versionsnvdUScpe:2.3:o:rockwellautomation:micro800_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- rockwellautomation micrologix 1400 firmware≥ 21.0nvdUScpe:2.3:o:rockwellautomation:micrologix_1400_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
advisories (1)
Vendor and ecosystem advisories describing this.
- ICSA-21-145-02Rockwell Automation Micro800 and MicroLogix 14002021-05-25icsa · cisa_csaf_otUS
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in denial-of-service conditions, which may require a firmware flash to recover.
also known as (3)
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sources
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references (6)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1131507Patchcnnvd
- https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-145-02cnnvd
- https://www.auscert.org.au/bulletins/ESB-2021.1809cnnvd
- https://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2021052633cnnvd
- https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-145-02enisa_euvd
- https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-145-02Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resourcenvd
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