HIGH CVSS 7.5
Published: 2022-11-09

CVE-2021-34579

phoenixcontact fl_mguard_dm Security Advisory (CVE-2021-34579)
โ†— Official NIST NVD Record
Seeking technical exploit breakdowns or verified PoC code for CVE-2021-34579?
๐Ÿ”ฌ Search Writeups & Exploit Archive →

CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2021-34579 impacting phoenixcontact fl_mguard_dm. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.5 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
In Phoenix Contact: FL MGUARD DM version 1.12.0 and 1.13.0 access to the Apache web server being installed as part of the FL MGUARD DM on Microsoft Windows does not require login credentials even if configured during installation.Attackers with network access to the Apache web server can download and therefore read mGuard configuration profiles (โ€œATV profilesโ€). Such configuration profiles may contain sensitive information, e.g. private keys associated with IPsec VPN connections.

๐Ÿ“Š 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
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

๐ŸŽฏ Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product phoenixcontact / fl_mguard_dm
Affected Versions 1.12.0
Weakness Enumeration CWE-269

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-2021-34579 impacting phoenixcontact fl_mguard_dm.

โšก Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2021-34579.yaml
id: cve-2021-34579

info:
  name: phoenixcontact fl_mguard_dm - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2021-34579 affecting phoenixcontact fl_mguard_dm.
    Evaluation: In Phoenix Contact: FL MGUARD DM version 1.12.0 and 1.13.0 access to the Apache web server being installed as part of the FL MGUARD DM on Microsoft Wi...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2021-34579
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 7.5
    cve-id: CVE-2021-34579
    cwe-id: CWE-269
  tags: cve,cve-2021-34579,phoenixcontact,fl_mguard_dm,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "fl_mguard_dm"
        part: body
๐Ÿ PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2021-34579.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2021-34579
# Target: phoenixcontact fl_mguard_dm | 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-2021-34579 (phoenixcontact fl_mguard_dm)...")
    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 phoenixcontact fl_mguard_dm scope (1.12.0).")
        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)
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2021-34579.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2021-34579
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install fl_mguard_dm 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade fl_mguard_dm 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update fl_mguard_dm

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

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

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ 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.
โš ๏ธ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

๐Ÿ”— Verified Technical References

Authorities
  • No records filed in this category.
Distributions
  • No records filed in this category.

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2021-34579 in phoenixcontact fl_mguard_dm?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update phoenixcontact fl_mguard_dm 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-2021-34579?

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-2021-34579?

CVE-2021-34579 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-2021-34579
Weakness CWE-269
Vendor phoenixcontact
Product fl_mguard_dm
Published 2022-11-09
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N