Improper Privilege Management in Schneider Electric CNM

1) Improper Privilege Management

EUVDB-ID: #VU57376

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-22801

CWE-ID: CWE-269 - Improper Privilege Management

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary commands when the software is configured with specially crafted event actions.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

ConneXium Network Manager: All versions

External links

http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-21-287-01
http://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2021-285-02

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.