CVE-2022-41671 SQL injection in EcoStruxure Operator Terminal Expert

High 7.0 Published Updated

Local attackers can execute malicious SQL queries during project migration, leading to arbitrary code execution in Schneider Electric HMI software.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-41671?

CVE-2022-41671 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Operator Terminal Expert, published on 4 Nov 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in SQL Command (‘SQL Injection’) vulnerability exists that allows adversaries with local user privileges to craft a malicious SQL query and execute as part of project migration which could result in execution of malicious code. Affected Products: EcoStruxure Operator Terminal Expert(V3.3 Hotfix 1 or prior), Pro-face BLUE(V3.3 Hotfix1 or prior).

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-41671?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Schneider-Electric Ecostruxure Operator Terminal Expert, Schneider-Electric Pro-Face Blue.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41671?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-41671 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2022-41671 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-41671 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jhfw-j77h-rvv3.

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