Vulnerability identifier: #VU52795

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-22685

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Access Controller
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A local attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-21-119-02

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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.