CVE-2021-22669

Description

Incorrect permissions are set to default on the ‘Project Management’ page of WebAccess/SCADA portal of WebAccess/SCADA Versions 9.0.1 and prior, which may allow a low-privileged user to update an administrator’s password and login as an administrator to escalate privileges on the system.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.17%
Third-Party Advisory cisa.gov
Affected: n/a Advantech WebAccess/SCADA
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-103-02 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22669?
CVE-2021-22669 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-22669?
To fix CVE-2021-22669, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-22669 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-22669 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-22669?
CVE-2021-22669 affects n/a Advantech WebAccess/SCADA.
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