CVE-2021-42796
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.13%
Last modified
CVE-2021-42796 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in ExecuteCommand() in AVEVA Edge (formerly InduSoft Web Studio) versions R2020 and prior that allows unauthenticated arbitrary commands to be executed.. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in ExecuteCommand() in AVEVA Edge (formerly InduSoft Web Studio) versions R2020 and prior that allows unauthenticated arbitrary commands to be executed.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Aveva | Edge | < 2020 |
| Aveva | Edge | 2020 |
References
- https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-22-326-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-22-326-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-42796?
An issue was discovered in ExecuteCommand() in AVEVA Edge (formerly InduSoft Web Studio) versions R2020 and prior that allows unauthenticated arbitrary commands to be executed.
How severe is CVE-2021-42796?
CVE-2021-42796 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42796?
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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