CVE-2021-42797: Path Traversal

Published Dec 16, 2023
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Updated

Path traversal vulnerability in AVEVA Edge (formerly InduSoft Web Studio) versions R2020 and prior allows an unauthenticated user to steal the Windows access token of the user account configured for accessing external DB resources.

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
Jul 2, 56325
Event
via ICS·06:53 PM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-42797?

CVE-2021-42797 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to sensitive data by stealing Windows access tokens.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-42797?

To fix CVE-2021-42797, upgrade your AVEVA Edge software to a version released after R2020, which address this vulnerability.

3

What versions of AVEVA Edge are affected by CVE-2021-42797?

CVE-2021-42797 affects AVEVA Edge versions R2020 and all previous versions, including InduSoft Web Studio.

4

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2021-42797?

The exploitation of CVE-2021-42797 could lead to unauthorized access to external database resources and exposure of sensitive user credentials.

5

Who is at risk from CVE-2021-42797?

Organizations using affected versions of AVEVA Edge are at risk, particularly those that connect to external databases without proper access controls.

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