Security features bypass in CODESYS Development System - CVE-2021-29240
Published: July 22, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU55242
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-29240
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
CODESYS Development System
CODESYS Development System
Software vendor:
CODESYS
CODESYS
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacke to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to the lack of validity of packages before installation in the Package Manager. A local attacker can install CODESYS packages with malicious content.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.