First published: Mon Apr 26 2021(Updated: )
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.
Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Advantech WebAccess/SCADA | <=9.0.1 | |
Advantech WebAccess/SCADA |
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CVE-2021-22669 has a CVSS base score that indicates it is a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
To fix CVE-2021-22669, update the WebAccess/SCADA software to version 9.0.2 or later to ensure proper permissions are enforced.
CVE-2021-22669 affects users of Advantech WebAccess/SCADA Versions 9.0.1 and prior.
By exploiting CVE-2021-22669, an attacker could gain unauthorized administrative access by resetting an admin's password.
CVE-2021-22669 is primarily a local vulnerability, allowing low-privileged users on the same system to escalate their privileges.