CVE-2021-22823

Name: CVE-2021-22823
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-11T18:15:09.57+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 21.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-22823 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability exists that could cause deletion of arbitrary files in the context of the user running IGSS due to lack of validation of network messages. Affected Product: Interactive Graphical SCADA System Data Collector (dc.exe) (V15.0.0.21320 and prior). EPSS estimates a 21.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability exists that could cause deletion of arbitrary files in the context of the user running IGSS due to lack of validation of network messages. Affected Product: Interactive Graphical SCADA System Data Collector (dc.exe) (V15.0.0.21320 and prior)

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

21.39%

97.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-306

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Schneider-Electric	Interactive Graphical Scada System Data Collector	<= 15.0.0.21320

References

https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2021-348-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2021-348-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-22823?

How severe is CVE-2021-22823?

CVE-2021-22823 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 21.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22823?

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