CVE-2021-41579 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can bypass consent popups and write arbitrary files via malicious project files, leading to code execution in LAquis SCADA.
- 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-2021-41579?
CVE-2021-41579 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
LCDS LAquis SCADA through 4.3.1.1085 is vulnerable to a control bypass and path traversal. If an attacker can get a victim to load a malicious els project file and use the play feature, then the attacker can bypass a consent popup and write arbitrary files to OS locations where the user has permission, leading to code execution.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-41579?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Laquisscada Scada.
How do I fix CVE-2021-41579?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-41579 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-2021-41579 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-41579 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q78c-pv4h-fqw6.