SICK Visionary-S CX up version 5.21.2.29154R are vulnerable to an Inadequate Encryption…
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- High
- Impact type
- Information disclosure
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · None · None
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-326.
Summary
SICK Visionary-S CX up version 5.21.2.29154R are vulnerable to an Inadequate Encryption Strength vulnerability concerning the internal SSH interface solely used by SICK for recovering returned devices. The use of weak ciphers make it easier for an attacker to break the security that protects information transmitted from the client to the SSH server, assuming the attacker has access to the network on which the device is connected. This can increase the risk that encryption will be compromised, leading to the exposure of sensitive user information and man-in-the-middle attacks.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | SICK Visionary-S CX | before 5.21.2.29154R | 5.21.2.29154R | Patch available | CNA |
- SICK Visionary-S CX Vendor— Affected before 5.21.2.29154R Fixed in 5.21.2.29154R Patch available CNA
Remediation
- Fix · CNA SICK Visionary-S CX Fixed in 5.21.2.29154R
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2021-32496
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-r3cp-34p4-q2x9
References
Sources
- CVE-2021-32496 · CVE Program
- CVE-2021-32496 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-r3cp-34p4-q2x9 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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