CVE-2021-22795 Command injection in StruxureWare Data Center Expert

Critical 9.1 Published 28 Mar 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands on StruxureWare Data Center Expert servers via network access.

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-2021-22795?

CVE-2021-22795 is a critical command injection 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-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability exists that could cause remote code execution when performed over the network. Affected Product: StruxureWare Data Center Expert (V7.8.1 and prior)

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-22795?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Schneider-Electric Struxureware Data Center Expert.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22795?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-22795 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2021-22795 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-22795 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9pc8-6crf-r3rv.