CVE-2021-34597 — HIGH (7.8)

Q: How severe is CVE-2021-34597?

CVE-2021-34597 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2021-34597?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phoenixcontact Pc Worx, Phoenixcontact Pc Worx Express.

Vulnerability Description

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in PC Worx Automation Suite of Phoenix Contact up to version 1.88 could allow an attacker with a manipulated project file to unpack arbitrary files outside of the selected project directory.

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

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phoenixcontact	Pc Worx	<= 1.88
Phoenixcontact	Pc Worx Express	<= 1.88

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2021-052/MitigationThird Party Advisory
https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2021-052/MitigationThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-34597?

CVE-2021-34597 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Improper Input Validation vulnerability in PC Worx Automation Suite of Phoenix Contact up to version 1.88 could allow an attacker with a manipulated project file to unpack arbitrary files outside of t...

How severe is CVE-2021-34597?

CVE-2021-34597 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-2021-34597?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phoenixcontact Pc Worx, Phoenixcontact Pc Worx Express.