CVE-2021-22794 Path traversal in StruxureWare Data Center Expert

Critical 9.1 Published 28 Mar 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

A path traversal vulnerability in StruxureWare Data Center Expert allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-22794?

CVE-2021-22794 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Schneider Electric StruxureWare Data Center Expert, published on 28 Mar 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability exists that could cause remote code execution. Affected Product: StruxureWare Data Center Expert (V7.8.1 and prior)

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-22794?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Schneider-Electric Struxureware Data Center Expert.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22794?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-22794 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-2021-22794 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-22794 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c53q-88xr-x99v.