CVE-2021-20588
CyberVault Technical Summary
Analyst SynthesisTechnical 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📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown
🎯 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
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.
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
# 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)
# 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.
🔗 Verified Technical References
- No records filed in this category.
❓ 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.