CVE-2021-22720: Schneider Electric C-Bus Toolkit PROJECT RESTORE Directory Traversal Information Disclosure 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 restoring a project.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 disclose information 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<=1.15.7
Schneider Electric C-Bus Toolkit

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-2021-22720?

CVE-2021-22720 is a vulnerability in Schneider Electric C-Bus Toolkit that allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information.

2

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited by bypassing the existing authentication mechanism to remotely disclose sensitive information.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22720?

CVE-2021-22720 has a severity rating of 7.2 (high).

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-22720?

Schneider Electric C-Bus Toolkit versions up to and including 1.15.7 are affected by CVE-2021-22720.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-22720?

To mitigate this vulnerability, update Schneider Electric C-Bus Toolkit to a version that is not affected by CVE-2021-22720.

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