CVE-2021-22719: Schneider Electric C-Bus Toolkit FILE UPLOAD Unrestricted File Upload 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 a file is uploaded.

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 user-supplied data, which can allow the upload of arbitrary files. 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
Schneider Electric C-Bus Toolkit v1.15.7 and prior
Schneider-electric C-bus Toolkit<=1.15.7

Event History

Apr 13, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:32 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 CVE-2021-22719?

CVE-2021-22719 is a vulnerability in Schneider Electric C-Bus Toolkit that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-22719?

CVE-2021-22719 has a severity value of 8.8, indicating a high severity.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2021-22719?

The affected software for CVE-2021-22719 is Schneider Electric C-Bus Toolkit version 1.15.7.

4

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers who bypass the existing authentication mechanism.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2021-22719?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2021-22719 at the following links: - Schneider Electric advisory: [link1] - CISA advisory: [link2] - Zero Day Initiative advisory: [link3]

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