Vulnerability identifier: #VU54866

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-22782

CWE-ID: CWE-311

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
EcoStruxure Process Expert
Server applications / SCADA systems
SCADAPack RemoteConnect for x70
Server applications / SCADA systems
SCADAPack 470
Server applications / SCADA systems
SCADAPack 474
Server applications / SCADA systems
SCADAPack 570
Server applications / SCADA systems
SCADAPack 574
Server applications / SCADA systems
SCADAPack 575 RTUs
Server applications / SCADA systems
EcoStruxure Control Expert
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Schneider Electric

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a missing encryption of sensitive data issue. A remote attacker can access a project file and cause an information leak allowing disclosure of network and process information, credentials, or intellectual property.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

EcoStruxure Process Expert: All versions

SCADAPack RemoteConnect for x70: All versions

SCADAPack 470: All versions

SCADAPack 474: All versions

SCADAPack 570: All versions

SCADAPack 574: All versions

SCADAPack 575 RTUs: All versions

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External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-21-194-02
http://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2021-194-01
http://ics-cert.kaspersky.com/advisories/2022/05/20/klcert-21-007-schneider-electric-ecostruxure-control-expert-process-expert-scadapack-remoteconnect-for-x70-information-leak-from-project-file/

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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.