CVE-2021-38410

Name: CVE-2021-38410
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-27T21:15:08.523+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-38410 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. AVEVA Software Platform Common Services (PCS) Portal versions 4.5.2, 4.5.1, 4.5.0, and 4.4.6 are vulnerable to DLL hijacking through an uncontrolled search path element, which may allow an attacker control to one or more locations in the search path.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

AVEVA Software Platform Common Services (PCS) Portal versions 4.5.2, 4.5.1, 4.5.0, and 4.4.6 are vulnerable to DLL hijacking through an uncontrolled search path element, which may allow an attacker control to one or more locations in the search path.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.21%

11.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Aveva	Batch Management	2020
Aveva	Enterprise Data Management	2020
Aveva	Manufacturing Execution System	2020
Aveva	Mobile Operator	2020
Aveva	Platform Common Services	4.4.6
Aveva	Platform Common Services	4.5.0
Aveva	Platform Common Services	4.5.1
Aveva	Platform Common Services	4.5.2
Aveva	System Platform	2020
Aveva	Work Tasks	2020

References

https://www.aveva.com/en/support-and-success/cyber-security-updates/Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-252-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.aveva.com/en/support-and-success/cyber-security-updates/Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-252-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jul 27, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-38410?

How severe is CVE-2021-38410?

CVE-2021-38410 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38410?

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-2021-38410?

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Source: NVD / NIST