CVE-2021-41578 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can achieve arbitrary file write and code execution by tricking users into importing malicious project files in mySCADA myDESIGNER.
- 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-2021-41578?
CVE-2021-41578 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Oct 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
mySCADA myDESIGNER 8.20.0 and below allows Directory Traversal attacks when importing project files. If an attacker can trick a victim into importing a malicious mep file, then they gain the ability to write arbitrary files to OS locations where the user has permission. This would typically lead to code execution.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-41578?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Myscada Mydesigner.
How do I fix CVE-2021-41578?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-41578 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-2021-41578 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-41578 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rjx2-4xfr-m8q9.