CVE-2021-35532: Firmware upload verification bypass in TXpert Hub CoreTec 4

Published Jun 7, 2022
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Updated

A vulnerability exists in the file upload validation part of Hitachi Energy TXpert Hub CoreTec 4 product. The vulnerability allows an attacker or malicious agent who manages to gain access to the system and obtain an account with sufficient privilege to upload a malicious firmware to the product. This issue affects: Hitachi Energy TXpert Hub CoreTec 4 version 2.0.0; 2.0.1; 2.1.0; 2.1.1; 2.1.2; 2.1.3; 2.2.0; 2.2.1.

Affected Software

9 affected components
hitachienergy Txpert Hub Coretec 4 Firmware=2.0.0
hitachienergy Txpert Hub Coretec 4 Firmware=2.0.1
hitachienergy Txpert Hub Coretec 4 Firmware=2.1.0
hitachienergy Txpert Hub Coretec 4 Firmware=2.1.1
hitachienergy Txpert Hub Coretec 4 Firmware=2.1.2
hitachienergy Txpert Hub Coretec 4 Firmware=2.1.3
hitachienergy Txpert Hub Coretec 4 Firmware=2.2.0
hitachienergy Txpert Hub Coretec 4 Firmware=2.2.1
hitachienergy Txpert Hub Coretec 4

Event History

Jun 7, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:04 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-35532.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-35532?

The severity of CVE-2021-35532 is high with a CVSS score of 6.7.

3

How does the vulnerability affect Hitachi Energy TXpert Hub CoreTec 4 firmware?

The vulnerability affects versions 2.0.0 to 2.2.1 of Hitachi Energy TXpert Hub CoreTec 4 firmware.

4

What is the risk of the vulnerability?

The vulnerability allows an attacker with sufficient privilege to upload a malicious firmware to the product, posing a significant risk to the system.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-35532?

It is recommended to update to a patched version of Hitachi Energy TXpert Hub CoreTec 4 firmware to mitigate the vulnerability.

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