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CVE-2021-33536: In Weidmueller Industrial WLAN devices in multiple versions an exploitable denial-of-service vulnerability exi

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CVE-2021-33536 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ie-wl-bl-ap-cl-eu firmware, ie-wlt-bl-ap-cl-eu firmware, ie-wl-bl-ap-cl-us firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Weidmueller Industrial WLAN devices in multiple versions an exploitable denial-of-service vulnerability exists in ServiceAgent functionality. A specially crafted packet can cause an integer underflow, triggering a large memcpy that will access unmapped or out-of-bounds memory. An attacker can send this packet while unauthenticated to trigger this vulnerability.

Why this priority

  • High severity
  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score7.5 (High)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance1.0% (top 36%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-191
Published2021-06-25
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): CERT VDE · Vendor: weidmueller

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

weidmueller ie-wl-bl-ap-cl-eu firmware UPGRADE
Affected: <= 1.16.18 · <= 1.11.10
Fixed in: newer than 1.16.18
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
weidmueller ie-wlt-bl-ap-cl-eu firmware UPGRADE
Affected: <= 1.16.18 · <= 1.11.10
Fixed in: newer than 1.16.18
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
weidmueller ie-wl-bl-ap-cl-us firmware UPGRADE
Affected: <= 1.16.18 · <= 1.11.10
Fixed in: newer than 1.16.18
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
weidmueller ie-wlt-bl-ap-cl-us firmware UPGRADE
Affected: <= 1.16.18 · <= 1.11.10
Fixed in: newer than 1.16.18
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
weidmueller ie-wl-vl-ap-br-cl-eu firmware UPGRADE
Affected: <= 1.16.18 · <= 1.11.10
Fixed in: newer than 1.16.18
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
weidmueller ie-wlt-vl-ap-br-cl-eu firmware UPGRADE
Affected: <= 1.16.18 · <= 1.11.10
Fixed in: newer than 1.16.18
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-33536?

ie-wl-bl-ap-cl-eu firmware: upgrade to newer than 1.16.18; ie-wlt-bl-ap-cl-eu firmware: upgrade to newer than 1.16.18; ie-wl-bl-ap-cl-us firmware: upgrade to newer than 1.16.18. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-33536 being exploited?

CVE-2021-33536 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2021-33536 affect?

CVE-2021-33536 affects ie-wl-bl-ap-cl-eu firmware, ie-wlt-bl-ap-cl-eu firmware, ie-wl-bl-ap-cl-us firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). In Weidmueller Industrial WLAN devices in multiple versions an exploitable denial-of-service vulnerability exists in ServiceAgent functionality. A specially crafted packet can cause an integer underflow, triggering a large memcpy that will

How urgent is CVE-2021-33536?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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