CVE-2021-21869: High severity codesys development system vulnerability

Published Aug 25, 2021
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Updated

An unsafe deserialization vulnerability exists in the Engine.plugin ProfileInformation ProfileData functionality of CODESYS GmbH CODESYS Development System 3.5.16 and 3.5.17. A specially crafted file can lead to arbitrary command execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected Software

2 affected components
CODESYS CODESYS=3.5.16.0
CODESYS CODESYS=3.5.17.0

Event History

Aug 25, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21869?

CVE-2021-21869 has a critical severity level due to its potential for arbitrary command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-21869?

To fix CVE-2021-21869, upgrade CODESYS Development System to version 3.5.18 or later.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2021-21869?

CVE-2021-21869 affects CODESYS Development System versions 3.5.16.0 and 3.5.17.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-21869?

CVE-2021-21869 is classified as an unsafe deserialization vulnerability.

5

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2021-21869?

Exploitation of CVE-2021-21869 can lead to arbitrary command execution on the affected system.

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