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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2021-22797

A CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal) vulnerability exists that could cause malicious script to be deployed in an unauthorized location and may result...

Vulnerability Description

A CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal) vulnerability exists that could cause malicious script to be deployed in an unauthorized location and may result in code execution on the engineering workstation when a malicious project file is loaded in the engineering software. Affected Product: EcoStruxure Control Expert (V15.0 SP1 and prior, including former Unity Pro), EcoStruxure Process Expert (2020 and prior, including former HDCS), SCADAPack RemoteConnect for x70 (All versions)

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Schneider-ElectricEcostruxure Control Expert< 15.1
Schneider-ElectricEcostruxure Process Expert< 2021
Schneider-ElectricRemoteconnect-
Schneider-ElectricScadapack 470-
Schneider-ElectricScadapack 474-
Schneider-ElectricScadapack 570-
Schneider-ElectricScadapack 574-
Schneider-ElectricScadapack 575-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-22797?

CVE-2021-22797 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal) vulnerability exists that could cause malicious script to be deployed in an unauthorized location and may result...

How severe is CVE-2021-22797?

CVE-2021-22797 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-22797?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Schneider-Electric Ecostruxure Control Expert, Schneider-Electric Ecostruxure Process Expert, Schneider-Electric Remoteconnect, Schneider-Electric Scadapack 470, Schneider-Electric Scadapack 474.