CVE-2021-27196

What it is

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Hitachi ABB Power Grids Relion 670 Series, Relion 670/650 Series, Relion 670/650/SAM600-IO, Relion 650, REB500, RTU500 Series, FOX615 (TEGO1), MSM, GMS600, PWC600 allows an attacker with access to the IEC 61850 network with knowledge of how to reproduce the attack, as well as the IP addresses of the different IEC 61850 access points (of IEDs/products), to force the device to reboot, which renders the device inoperable for approximately 60 seconds. This vulnerability affects only products with IEC 61850 interfaces. This issue affects: Hitachi ABB Power Grids Relion 670 Series 1.1; 1.2.3 versions prior to 1.2.3.20; 2.0 versions prior to 2.0.0.13; 2.1; 2.2.2 versions prior to 2.2.2.3; 2.2.3 versions prior to 2.2.3.2. Hitachi ABB Power Grids Relion 670/650 Series 2.2.0 versions prior to 2.2.0.13. Hitachi ABB Power Grids Relion 670/650/SAM600-IO 2.2.1 versions prior to 2.2.1.6. Hitachi ABB Power Grids Relion 650 1.1; 1.2; 1.3 versions prior to 1.3.0.7. Hitachi ABB Power Grids REB500 7.3; 7.4; 7.5; 7.6; 8.2; 8.3. Hitachi ABB Power Grids RTU500 Series 7.x version 7.x and prior versions; 8.x version 8.x and prior versions; 9.x version 9.x and prior versions; 10.x version 10.x and prior versions; 11.x version 11.x and prior versions; 12.x version 12.x and prior versions. Hitachi ABB Power Grids FOX615 (TEGO1) R1D02 version R1D02 and prior versions. Hitachi ABB Power Grids MSM 2.1.0 versions prior to 2.1.0. Hitachi ABB Power Grids GMS600 1.3.0 version 1.3.0 and prior versions. Hitachi ABB Power Grids PWC600 1.0 versions prior to 1.0.1.4; 1.1 versions prior to 1.1.0.1.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of service disruption.

Exploit odds

1.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2021-06-14 22:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 03:44 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 1.6% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 7.5 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2021-06-14 22:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 03:44 UTC

Exploit probability

1.6% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-20 · Improper input validation

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Hitachienergy Relion 670 Firmware < 1.2.3.20
• Hitachienergy Relion 670 Firmware < 2.0.0.13
• Hitachienergy Relion 670 Firmware < 2.2.0.13
• Hitachienergy Relion 670 Firmware < 2.2.1.6
• Hitachienergy Relion 670 Firmware < 2.2.2.3
• Hitachienergy Relion 670 Firmware < 2.2.3.2
• Hitachienergy Relion 670 Firmware 1.1
• Hitachienergy Relion 670 Firmware 2.1

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 7.5

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

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