HIGH CVSS 7.5
Published: 2021-02-19

CVE-2021-20588

mitsubishielectric c_controller_module_setting_and_monitoring_tool Security Advisory (CVE-2021-20588)
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Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2021-20588 impacting mitsubishielectric c_controller_module_setting_and_monitoring_tool. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.5 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Improper Handling of Length Parameter Inconsistency vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric FA Engineering Software (CPU Module Logging Configuration Tool versions 1.112R and prior, CW Configurator versions 1.011M and prior, Data Transfer versions 3.44W and prior, EZSocket versions 5.4 and prior, FR Configurator all versions, FR Configurator SW3 all versions, FR Configurator2 versions 1.24A and prior, GT Designer3 Version1(GOT1000) versions 1.250L and prior, GT Designer3 Version1(GOT2000) versions 1.250L and prior, GT SoftGOT1000 Version3 versions 3.245F and prior, GT SoftGOT2000 Version1 versions 1.250L and prior, GX Configurator-DP versions 7.14Q and prior, GX Configurator-QP all versions, GX Developer versions 8.506C and prior, GX Explorer all versions, GX IEC Developer all versions, GX LogViewer versions 1.115U and prior, GX RemoteService-I all versions, GX Works2 versions 1.597X and prior, GX Works3 versions 1.070Y and prior, iQ Monozukuri ANDON (Data Transfer) versions 1.003D and prior, iQ Monozukuri Process Remote Monitoring (Data Transfer) versions 1.002C and prior, M_CommDTM-HART all versions, M_CommDTM-IO-Link versions 1.03D and prior, MELFA-Works versions 4.4 and prior, MELSEC WinCPU Setting Utility all versions, MELSOFT EM Software Development Kit (EM Configurator) versions 1.015R and prior, MELSOFT Navigator versions 2.74C and prior, MH11 SettingTool Version2 versions 2.004E and prior, MI Configurator versions 1.004E and prior, MT Works2 versions 1.167Z and prior, MX Component versions 5.001B and prior, Network Interface Board CC IE Control utility versions 1.29F and prior, Network Interface Board CC IE Field Utility versions 1.16S and prior, Network Interface Board CC-Link Ver.2 Utility versions 1.23Z and prior, Network Interface Board MNETH utility versions 34L and prior, PX Developer versions 1.53F and prior, RT ToolBox2 versions 3.73B and prior, RT ToolBox3 versions 1.82L and prior, Setting/monitoring tools for the C Controller module (SW4PVC-CCPU) versions 4.12N and prior, and SLMP Data Collector versions 1.04E and prior) allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to cause a DoS condition on the software products, and possibly to execute a malicious code on the personal computer running the software products although it has not been reproduced, by spoofing MELSEC, GOT or FREQROL and returning crafted reply packets.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product mitsubishielectric / c_controller_module_setting_and_monitoring_tool
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-130

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2021-20588 impacting mitsubishielectric c_controller_module_setting_and_monitoring_tool.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2021-20588.yaml
id: cve-2021-20588

info:
  name: mitsubishielectric c_controller_module_setting_and_monitoring_tool - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2021-20588 affecting mitsubishielectric c_controller_module_setting_and_monitoring_tool.
    Evaluation: Improper Handling of Length Parameter Inconsistency vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric FA Engineering Software (CPU Module Logging Configuration Too...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2021-20588
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    cvss-score: 7.5
    cve-id: CVE-2021-20588
    cwe-id: CWE-130
  tags: cve,cve-2021-20588,mitsubishielectric,c_controller_module_setti,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "c_controller_module_setting_and_monitoring_tool"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2021-20588.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2021-20588
# Target: mitsubishielectric c_controller_module_setting_and_monitoring_tool | CVSS: 7.5 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2021-20588 (mitsubishielectric c_controller_module_setting_and_monitoring_tool)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against mitsubishielectric c_controller_module_setting_and_monitoring_tool scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2021-20588.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2021-20588
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install c_controller_module_setti 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade c_controller_module_setti 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update c_controller_module_setti

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i c_controller_module_setti 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i c_controller_module_setti

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2021-20588 in mitsubishielectric c_controller_module_setting_and_monitoring_tool?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update mitsubishielectric c_controller_module_setting_and_monitoring_tool packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2021-20588?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2021-20588?

CVE-2021-20588 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.5
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2021-20588
Weakness CWE-130
Vendor mitsubishielectric
Product c_controller_module_setting_and_monitoring_tool
Published 2021-02-19
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H