CVE-2021-22775 Privilege escalation in GP-Pro EX V4.09.250 and prior
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges during software installation due to uncontrolled search path elements.
- 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-2021-22775?
CVE-2021-22775 is a high-severity vulnerability in GP-Pro EX V4.09.250 and prior, published on 2 Sep 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-427: Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability exists in GP-Pro EX,V4.09.250 and prior, that could cause local code execution with elevated privileges when installing the software.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-22775?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Schneider-Electric Gp-Pro Ex.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22775?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-22775 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-22775 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-22775 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jf2v-jqgc-vr97.