CVE-2021-43938 Elcomplus SmartPTT SCADA Server Information Exposure

High 8.1 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can access sensitive files from Elcomplus SmartPTT SCADA Server due to missing authorization checks.

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-2021-43938?

CVE-2021-43938 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Elcomplus SmartPTT SCADA Server, published on 29 Apr 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Elcomplus SmartPTT SCADA Server is vulnerable to an unauthenticated user can request various files from the server without any authentication or authorization.

Weakness: CWE-862, CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-43938?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Smartptt Scada Server.

How do I fix CVE-2021-43938?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-43938 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2021-43938 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-43938 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r4w7-99qp-4gfx.

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