CVE-2021-22717: Schneider Electric C-Bus Toolkit ACCESS SAVE Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Apr 13, 2021
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Updated

A CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability exists in C-Bus Toolkit (V1.15.7 and prior) that could allow a remote code execution when processing config files.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Schneider Electric C-Bus Toolkit. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the processing of commands sent to the C-Gate 2 Service. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM.

ZDI

Affected Software

3 affected components
Schneider Electric C-Bus Toolkit v1.15.7 and prior
Schneider Electric C-Bus Toolkit
Schneider-electric C-bus Toolkit<=1.15.7

Event History

Apr 13, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:31 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Feb 25, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·07:17 PM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Schneider Electric C-Bus Toolkit vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Schneider Electric C-Bus Toolkit vulnerability is CVE-2021-22717.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22717?

The severity of CVE-2021-22717 is high with a severity value of 8.8.

3

How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2021-22717?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2021-22717 by executing arbitrary code on affected installations of Schneider Electric C-Bus Toolkit, bypassing the existing authentication mechanism.

4

Which version of Schneider Electric C-Bus Toolkit is affected by CVE-2021-22717?

Schneider Electric C-Bus Toolkit up to version 1.15.7 is affected by CVE-2021-22717.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-22717?

Yes, Schneider Electric has released a fix for CVE-2021-22717. Please refer to the official Schneider Electric security advisory for more information.

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