CVE-2021-22782: Medium severity ecostruxure control expert vulnerability

Published Jul 14, 2021
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Updated

Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data vulnerability exists in EcoStruxure Control Expert (all versions prior to V15.0 SP1, including all versions of Unity Pro), EcoStruxure Process Expert (all versions, including all versions of EcoStruxure Hybrid DCS), and SCADAPack RemoteConnect for x70, all versions, that could cause an information leak allowing disclosure of network and process information, credentials or intellectual property when an attacker can access a project file.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Schneider-electric Ecostruxure Control Expert<15.0
Schneider-electric Ecostruxure Control Expert=15.0
Schneider-electric Ecostruxure Process Expert
Schneider-electric Remoteconnect

Event History

Jul 14, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:26 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-22782?

CVE-2021-22782 is a Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data vulnerability that exists in EcoStruxure Control Expert, EcoStruxure Process Expert, and SCADAPack RemoteConnect.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-22782?

All versions prior to V15.0 SP1 of EcoStruxure Control Expert, all versions of Unity Pro, all versions of EcoStruxure Process Expert, and all versions of SCADAPack RemoteConnect for x70 are affected by CVE-2021-22782.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22782?

The severity of CVE-2021-22782 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-22782?

To fix CVE-2021-22782, it is recommended to update to version 15.0 SP1 or later of EcoStruxure Control Expert, and apply any relevant patches or updates from Schneider Electric.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-22782?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-22782 on the Schneider Electric website at the following link: http://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2021-194-01.

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