CVE-2021-22797: Path Traversal

Published Mar 28, 2022
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Updated

A CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal) vulnerability exists that could cause malicious script to be deployed in an unauthorized location and may result in code execution on the engineering workstation when a malicious project file is loaded in the engineering software. Affected Product: EcoStruxure Control Expert (V15.0 SP1 and prior, including former Unity Pro), EcoStruxure Process Expert (2020 and prior, including former HDCS), SCADAPack RemoteConnect for x70 (All versions)

Affected Software

8 affected components
Schneider-electric Ecostruxure Control Expert<15.1
Schneider-electric Ecostruxure Process Expert<2021
Schneider-electric Remoteconnect
Schneider-electric Scadapack 470
Schneider-electric Scadapack 474
Schneider-electric Scadapack 570
Schneider-electric Scadapack 574
Schneider-electric Scadapack 575

Event History

Mar 28, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-22797?

CVE-2021-22797 is a Path Traversal vulnerability that allows malicious scripts to be deployed in unauthorized locations, potentially resulting in code execution.

2

In which software is CVE-2021-22797 found?

CVE-2021-22797 is found in Schneider-electric Ecostruxure Control Expert, Schneider-electric Ecostruxure Process Expert, and Schneider-electric Remoteconnect.

3

What is the severity level of CVE-2021-22797?

CVE-2021-22797 has a severity level of 7.8 (Critical).

4

How can CVE-2021-22797 be exploited?

CVE-2021-22797 can be exploited by loading a malicious project file in the affected software.

5

Is CVE-2021-22797 patched?

There is no information available about CVE-2021-22797 being patched at the moment. It is recommended to follow the recommendations provided by the vendor.

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