#VU50678 Untrusted search path in Rockwell Automation products - CVE-2021-22665

Vulnerability identifier: #VU50678

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-22665

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
DriveTools SP
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers
DriveExecutive
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers
Drives AOP
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Rockwell Automation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to an untrusted search path. A local user can gain elevated prvileges on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

DriveTools SP: 5.13

DriveExecutive: 5.13

Drives AOP: 4.12

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External links
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-21-042-02

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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