CVE-2021-41578
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CVE-2021-41578 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. mySCADA myDESIGNER 8.20.0 and below allows Directory Traversal attacks when importing project files. If an attacker can trick a victim into importing a malicious mep file, then they gain the ability to write arbitrary files to OS locations where the user has permission. EPSS estimates a 10.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
mySCADA myDESIGNER 8.20.0 and below allows Directory Traversal attacks when importing project files. If an attacker can trick a victim into importing a malicious mep file, then they gain the ability to write arbitrary files to OS locations where the user has permission. This would typically lead to code execution.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Myscada | Mydesigner | <= 8.20.0 |
References
- https://github.com/jacob-baines/vuln_disclosure/blob/main/vuln_2021_05.txtThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/jacob-baines/vuln_disclosure/blob/main/vuln_2021_05.txtThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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