CVE-2021-22803 File upload in Interactive Graphical SCADA System Data Collector (dc.exe) (V15.0.0.21243 and prior)

Critical 9.8 Published 11 Feb 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

An attacker can achieve remote code execution by uploading arbitrary files to the SCADA Data Collector module via network messages.

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

What is CVE-2021-22803?

CVE-2021-22803 is a critical vulnerability in Interactive Graphical SCADA System Data Collector (dc.exe) (V15.0.0.21243 and prior), published on 11 Feb 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability exists that could lead to remote code execution through a number of paths, when an attacker, writes arbitrary files to folders in context of the DC module, by sending constructed messages on the network. Affected Product: Interactive Graphical SCADA System Data Collector (dc.exe) (V15.0.0.21243 and prior)

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-22803?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Schneider-Electric Interactive Graphical Scada System Data Collector.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22803?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-22803 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-22803 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-22803 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9qgp-r53f-2gwm.