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
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
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- Status
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