CVE-2021-42796: OS Command Injection

Published Dec 16, 2023
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Updated

An issue was discovered in ExecuteCommand() in AVEVA Edge (formerly InduSoft Web Studio) versions R2020 and prior that allows unauthenticated arbitrary commands to be executed.

Affected Software

7 affected components
AVEVA Edge 2020 R2 SP1
AVEVA Edge 2020 R2 SP1 w/ HF 2020.2.00.40
AVEVA Edge 2020 R2 and all prior versions (formerly known as InduSoft Web Studio)
AVEVA Edge<2020
AVEVA Edge=2020
AVEVA Edge=2020-r2
AVEVA Edge=2020-r2

Event History

Dec 16, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
Description
May 9, 2024
Data Sourced
via ICS·10:29 PM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-42796?

CVE-2021-42796 has a severity rating of critical due to the potential for unauthorized command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-42796?

To fix CVE-2021-42796, upgrade to a later version of AVEVA Edge that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions of AVEVA Edge are affected by CVE-2021-42796?

CVE-2021-42796 affects AVEVA Edge versions R2020 and prior.

4

Can CVE-2021-42796 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-42796 can be exploited remotely as it allows unauthenticated command execution.

5

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2021-42796?

CVE-2021-42796 allows for arbitrary command execution, which can lead to system compromise.

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