CVE-2022-0221 XML external entity in SCADAPack Workbench
An attacker can disclose local file information by tricking a user into opening a malicious solution file in SCADAPack Workbench.
- 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-2022-0221?
CVE-2022-0221 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Schneider Electric SCADAPack Workbench, published on 28 Mar 2022. 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
A CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability exists that could result in information disclosure when opening a malicious solution file provided by an attacker with SCADAPack Workbench. This could be exploited to pass data from local files to a remote system controlled by an attacker. Affected Product: SCADAPack Workbench (6.6.8a and prior)
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-0221?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Schneider-Electric Scadapack Workbench.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0221?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-0221 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-0221 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-0221 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g89x-g6h5-52vm.