CVE-2021-22665

Name: CVE-2021-22665
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-03-18T18:15:13.45+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-22665 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Rockwell Automation DriveTools SP v5.13 and below and Drives AOP v4.12 and below both contain a vulnerability that a local attacker with limited privileges may be able to exploit resulting in privilege escalation and complete control of the system.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Rockwell Automation DriveTools SP v5.13 and below and Drives AOP v4.12 and below both contain a vulnerability that a local attacker with limited privileges may be able to exploit resulting in privilege escalation and complete control of the system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.43%

34.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rockwellautomation	Drivetools Add-On Profiles	<= 4.12
Rockwellautomation	Drivetools Sp	<= 5.13

References

https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1129798Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-042-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1129798Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-042-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Mar 18, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-22665?

How severe is CVE-2021-22665?

CVE-2021-22665 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22665?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-22665?

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Source: NVD / NIST