CVE-2021-22795

Name: CVE-2021-22795
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-13T16:15:09.313+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-22795 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability exists that could cause remote code execution when performed over the network. Affected Product: StruxureWare Data Center Expert (V7.8.1 and prior). EPSS estimates a 3.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability exists that could cause remote code execution when performed over the network. Affected Product: StruxureWare Data Center Expert (V7.8.1 and prior)

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.08%

86.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Schneider-Electric	Struxureware Data Center Expert	<= 7.8.1

References

https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2021-257-03/Vendor Advisory
https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2021-257-03/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 13, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-22795?

How severe is CVE-2021-22795?

CVE-2021-22795 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22795?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST