CVE-2021-22741
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CVE-2021-22741 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Use of Password Hash with Insufficient Computational Effort vulnerability exists in ClearSCADA (all versions), EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert 2019 (all versions), and EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert 2020 (V83.7742.1 and prior), which could cause the revealing of account credentials when server database files are available. Exposure of these files to an attacker can make the system vulnerable to password decryption attacks. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use of Password Hash with Insufficient Computational Effort vulnerability exists in ClearSCADA (all versions), EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert 2019 (all versions), and EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert 2020 (V83.7742.1 and prior), which could cause the revealing of account credentials when server database files are available. Exposure of these files to an attacker can make the system vulnerable to password decryption attacks. Note that “.sde” configuration export files do not contain user account password hashes.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Schneider-Electric | Clearscada | All versions |
| Schneider-Electric | Ecostruxure Geo Scada Expert 2019 | All versions |
| Schneider-Electric | Ecostruxure Geo Scada Expert 2020 | <= 83.7742.1 |
References
- https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2021-130-07Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2021-130-07Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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