CVE-2021-22804 Path traversal in Interactive Graphical SCADA System Data Collector (dc.exe) (V15.0.0.21243 and prior)

High 7.5 Published 11 Feb 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

An attacker can read arbitrary files on the system running the IGSS Data Collector due to improper validation of network message paths.

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-2021-22804?

CVE-2021-22804 is a high-severity path traversal 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-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory vulnerability exists that could cause disclosure of arbitrary files being read in the context of the user running IGSS, due to missing validation of user supplied data in network messages. Affected Product: Interactive Graphical SCADA System Data Collector (dc.exe) (V15.0.0.21243 and prior)

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-22804?

It affects 1 product.

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

How do I fix CVE-2021-22804?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-22804 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-2021-22804 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-22804 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v99q-86vr-vhgp.