CVE-2021-38397
CyberVault Technical Summary
Analyst SynthesisTechnical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2021-38397 impacting honeywell c200_firmware. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).
Original NVD Description
Source: NIST NVD📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown
🎯 Affected Versions Matrix
| Affected Product | honeywell / c200_firmware |
| Affected Versions | - |
| Weakness Enumeration | CWE-434 |
Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe
Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2021-38397 impacting honeywell c200_firmware.
id: cve-2021-38397
info:
name: honeywell c200_firmware - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
author: cybervault-security-intel
severity: critical
description: |
Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2021-38397 affecting honeywell c200_firmware.
Evaluation: Honeywell Experion PKS C200, C200E, C300, and ACE controllers are vulnerable to unrestricted file uploads, which may allow an attacker to remotely exe...
reference:
- https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2021-38397
classification:
cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
cvss-score: 10.0
cve-id: CVE-2021-38397
cwe-id: CWE-434
tags: cve,cve-2021-38397,honeywell,c200_firmware,critical
http:
- method: GET
path:
- "{BaseURL}/"
- "{BaseURL}/api/"
matchers-condition: and
matchers:
- type: status
status:
- 200
- type: word
words:
- "c200_firmware"
part: body
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2021-38397
# Target: honeywell c200_firmware | CVSS: 10.0 (CRITICAL)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only
import requests
import sys
def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2021-38397 (honeywell c200_firmware)...")
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 honeywell c200_firmware 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-2021-38397
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install c200_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade c200_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update c200_firmware
# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i c200_firmware 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i c200_firmware
# 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-2021-38397 in honeywell c200_firmware?
Review vendor-specific security notices and update honeywell c200_firmware 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-2021-38397?
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-2021-38397?
CVE-2021-38397 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 10.0 (CRITICAL). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.