Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component in Honeywell International, Inc products - CVE-2021-38395

 

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component in Honeywell International, Inc products - CVE-2021-38395

Published: October 6, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU57089
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38395
CWE-ID: CWE-74
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Honeywell International, Inc
Affected software:
Experion Process Knowledge System C200
Experion Process Knowledge System C200E
Experion Process Knowledge System C300 and ACE controllers

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper neutralization of special elements in output. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


How to mitigate CVE-2021-38395

Install updates from vendor's website.

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