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CVE-2021-26828

OpenPLC ScadaBR Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

8.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 39.4%
  1. Published11 Jun 2021
  2. Added to CISA KEV3 Dec 2025
  3. Remediation due24 Dec 2025
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

OpenPLC ScadaBR contains an unrestricted upload of file with dangerous type vulnerability that allows remote authenticated users to upload and execute arbitrary JSP files via view_edit.shtm.

Added to KEV: 3 Dec 2025Federal remediation due: 24 Dec 2025

Description

OpenPLC ScadaBR through 0.9.1 on Linux and through 1.12.4 on Windows allows remote authenticated users to upload and execute arbitrary JSP files via view_edit.shtm.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Scadabr≤ 0.9.1 · ≤ 1.12.4

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2021-26828 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-26828 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 3 Dec 2025.

How severe is CVE-2021-26828?

CVE-2021-26828 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 39.4% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2021-26828?

Affected products include Scadabr.

How do I fix CVE-2021-26828?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.