CVE-2021-42705: we-con plc_editor Stack-based Buffer Overflow
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 22-11-2021Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-42705 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in we-con plc_editor. EPSS estimates a 1.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 63.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
1.04%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 22-11-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
PLC Editor Versions 1.3.8 and prior is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow while processing project files, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Medium 6.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.04%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
64%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.04% on 22-09-2026
22-09-202622-10-2026
EPSS score1.04%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
We-con1 product
- plc_editor≤ 1.3.8
Wecon1 product
- plc editor≥ All, ≤ 1.3.8
2 vendors · 2 products
References
1 links
us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-315-01X Refsource MISCThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource