CVE-2021-22762 Path traversal in IGSS Definition (Def.exe) V15.0.0.21140 and prior

High 7.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious CGF or WSP files in IGSS Definition.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-22762?

CVE-2021-22762 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in IGSS Definition (Def.exe) V15.0.0.21140 and prior, published on 11 Jun 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory vulnerability exists inIGSS Definition (Def.exe) V15.0.0.21140 and prior that could result in remote code execution, when a malicious CGF or WSP file is being parsed by IGSS Definition.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-22762?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Schneider-Electric Interactive Graphical Scada System.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22762?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-22762 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2021-22762 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-22762 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xh9g-5fg8-p3wh.

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