8.3
CWE
94
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-22282: RCE in B&R Automation Studio with crafted project files

First published: Fri Feb 02 2024(Updated: )

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in B&R Industrial Automation Automation Studio allows Local Execution of Code.This issue affects Automation Studio: from 4.0 through 4.12.

Credit: cybersecurity@ch.abb.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Automation Studio>=4.0<=4.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-22282?

    CVE-2021-22282 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-22282?

    To remediate CVE-2021-22282, users should upgrade their B&R Automation Studio to a version beyond 4.12.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2021-22282?

    CVE-2021-22282 affects B&R Automation Studio versions ranging from 4.0 to 4.12.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-22282?

    CVE-2021-22282 is an improper control of generation of code vulnerability leading to code injection.

  • Can CVE-2021-22282 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2021-22282 requires local access to exploit, hence it cannot be exploited remotely.

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