CVE-2021-20827

HIGH
Published Dec 24, 20214y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20261w ago
7.5 CVSS 3.1
High
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Published Dec 24, 2021 4y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 1w ago

Description

Plaintext storage of a password vulnerability in IDEC PLCs (FC6A Series MICROSmart All-in-One CPU module v2.32 and earlier, FC6A Series MICROSmart Plus CPU module v1.91 and earlier, WindLDR v8.19.1 and earlier, WindEDIT Lite v1.3.1 and earlier, and Data File Manager v2.12.1 and earlier) allows an attacker to obtain the PLC Web server user credentials from file servers, backup repositories, or ZLD files saved in SD cards. As a result, the attacker may access the PLC Web server and hijack the PLC, and manipulation of the PLC output and/or suspension of the PLC may be conducted.

CVSS Details

Base Score
7.5
Exploitability
3.9
Impact
3.6
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity None
Availability None

Threat Intelligence

No active exploitation signals — not in CISA KEV and no EPSS score yet.

Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-312

Affected Products 7

VendorProductVersionRange
idecmicrosmart_fc6a_firmware* ≤2.32
idecmicrosmart_fc6a*any
idecmicrosmart_plus_fc6a_firmware* ≤1.91
idecmicrosmart_plus_fc6a*any
idecdata_file_manager* ≤2.12.1
idecwindedit* ≤1.3.1
idecwindldr* ≤8.19.1

References 2

  • jvn.jp https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU92279973/index.html
    Third Party Advisory
  • idec.com https://www.idec.com/home/lp/pdf/2021-12-24-PLC.pdf
    Vendor Advisory

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.