CVE-2021-22797

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)

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.35%
Vendor Advisory se.com
Affected: Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Control Expert
Affected: Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Process Expert
Affected: Schneider Electric SCADAPack RemoteConnect for x70
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References

Link Tags
https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2021-257-01/ patch vendor advisory mitigation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22797?
CVE-2021-22797 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-22797?
To fix CVE-2021-22797, 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-2021-22797 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-22797 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-2021-22797?
CVE-2021-22797 affects Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Control Expert, Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Process Expert, Schneider Electric SCADAPack RemoteConnect for x70.
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