Vulnerability identifier: #VU53243

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-27473

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Connected Components Workbench
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Rockwell Automation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software does not sanitize paths specified within the .ccwarc archive file during extraction. A remote attacker can gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Connected Components Workbench: 12.00.00

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External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-21-133-01

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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.