CVE-2021-27428

GE UR family Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

Published Mar 23, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 9.8 Critical EPSS 1.2% KEV · Not listed
Description
GE UR IED firmware versions prior to version 8.1x supports upgrading firmware using UR Setup configuration tool – Enervista UR Setup. This UR Setup tool validates the authenticity and integrity of firmware file before uploading the UR IED. An illegitimate user could upgrade firmware without appropriate privileges. The weakness is assessed, and mitigation is implemented in firmware Version 8.10.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

GE strongly recommends users with impacted firmware versions update their UR devices to UR firmware Version 8.10, or greater to resolve these vulnerabilities. GE provides additional mitigations and information about these vulnerabilities in GE Publication Number: GES-2021-004 (login required).


Vendor Workaround

GE recommends protecting UR IED by using network defense-in-depth practices. This includes, but is not limited to, placing UR IED inside the control system network security perimeter, and having access controls, monitoring (such as an Intrusion Detection System), and other mitigating technologies in place. GE recommends users refer to the UR Deployment guide for secure configuration of UR IED and system.

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-14182 GE UR IED firmware versions prior to version 8.1x supports upgrading firmware using UR Setup configuration tool – Enervista UR Setup. This UR Setup tool validates the authenticity and integrity of firmware file before uploading the UR IED. An illegitimate user could upgrade firmware without appropriate privileges. The weakness is assessed, and mitigation is implemented in firmware Version 8.10.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
icscert
Published
Updated
Apr 16, 2025, 4:40 PM
Reserved
Feb 19, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 23, 2022, 8:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:44 AM