CVE-2021-22798

Name: CVE-2021-22798
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-11T18:15:09.163+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-22798 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials vulnerability exists that could cause Sensitive data such as login credentials being exposed when a Network is sniffed. Affected Product: Conext� ComBox (All Versions). EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials vulnerability exists that could cause Sensitive data such as login credentials being exposed when a Network is sniffed. Affected Product: Conext� ComBox (All Versions)

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.89%

54.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-522

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Schneider-Electric	Conext Combox Firmware	All versions

References

https://www.se.com/in/en/download/document/SEVD-2021-257-04/Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://www.se.com/in/en/download/document/SEVD-2021-257-04/Mitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 11, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-22798?

How severe is CVE-2021-22798?

CVE-2021-22798 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22798?

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