CVE-2021-26828: OpenPLC ScadaBR Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Vulnerability

Should you act?

Exploited: patch now if you run it

CISA has confirmed exploitation in the wild. This signal is computed from CISA KEV, EPSS and CVSS data; it is not an editorial verdict.

• Yes, if you run OpenPLC ScadaBR. CISA added this CVE to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2025-12-03, which means there is reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild. US federal agencies must remediate by 2025-12-24; treat that as the outer limit, not the target.
• EPSS 39.1%, percentile 99: FIRST’s model estimates a 39.1% chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 99% of all scored CVEs (very high). EPSS is a probability, not a verdict.
• Needs an account (low (any account)). Exposure depends on who can log in.

What it is

OpenPLC ScadaBR through 0.9.1 on Linux and through 1.12.4 on Windows allows remote authenticated users to upload and execute arbitrary JSP files via viewedit.shtm.

CISA’s summary

OpenPLC ScadaBR contains an unrestricted upload of file with dangerous type vulnerability that allows remote authenticated users to upload and execute arbitrary JSP files via view_edit.shtm.

Weakness type: CWE-434.

Product: OpenPLC ScadaBR · Assigned by: mitre · Published: 2021-06-11

Affected and fixed versions

Severity scores

• Attack vector: network (remotely reachable)
• Attack complexity: low
• Privileges required: low (any account)
• User interaction: none
• Scope: unchanged

CVSS measures how bad a flaw is if exploited, not how likely exploitation is. Read it next to the exploitation data below.

Exploitation and urgency

• CISA KEV: added 2025-12-03; federal due date 2025-12-24. Known ransomware use: Unknown.
• CISA required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
• CISA SSVC assessment: exploitation active, automatable no, technical impact total.
• FIRST EPSS (model of 2026-10-21): 39.10% probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days; percentile 99.

Timeline

• 2021-06-11 — CVE record published by mitre
• 2025-12-03 — Added to CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
• 2025-12-04 — CVE record last updated
• 2025-12-24 — CISA remediation deadline for US federal agencies

Sources and references

Original sources first. Version and fix details should always be confirmed against the vendor or project advisory.

Vendor and project advisories, patches

1. Listed in CISA KEV notes (github.com) github.com

Vulnerability records

1. CVE.org record CVE-2021-26828 cve.org
2. NVD entry CVE-2021-26828 nvd.nist.gov

Government

1. CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog entry cisa.gov

Other references from the CVE record and advisory

1. youtu.be youtu.be
2. packetstormsecurity.com packetstormsecurity.com
3. forum.scadabr.com.br forum.scadabr.com.br

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