CVE-2021-22741

Description

Use of Password Hash with Insufficient Computational Effort vulnerability exists in ClearSCADA (all versions), EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert 2019 (all versions), and EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert 2020 (V83.7742.1 and prior), which could cause the revealing of account credentials when server database files are available. Exposure of these files to an attacker can make the system vulnerable to password decryption attacks. Note that “.sde” configuration export files do not contain user account password hashes.

Category

6.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory schneider-electric.com
Affected: n/a ClearSCADA (all versions), EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert 2019 (all versions), and EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert 2020 (V83.7742.1 and prior)
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References

Link Tags
https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2021-130-07 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22741?
CVE-2021-22741 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-22741?
To fix CVE-2021-22741, 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-2021-22741 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-22741 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-2021-22741?
CVE-2021-22741 affects n/a ClearSCADA (all versions), EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert 2019 (all versions), and EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert 2020 (V83.7742.1 and prior).
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