Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in OpenPLC ScadaBR on Linux and Windows
CVE-2021-26828

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 June 2021

Badges

πŸ‘Ύ Exploit Exists🟑 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 80%πŸ¦… CISA Reported

What is CVE-2021-26828?

A vulnerability in OpenPLC ScadaBR allows authenticated remote users to upload and execute arbitrary JSP files via the view_edit.shtm interface. This flaw can potentially lead to unauthorized command execution, posing significant security risks for systems utilizing this software.

CISA has reported CVE-2021-26828

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed CVE-2021-26828 as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace

The CISA's recommendation is: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

References

EPSS Score

80% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • πŸ¦…

    CISA Reported

  • Vulnerability published

  • 🟑

    Public PoC available

  • πŸ‘Ύ

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2021-26828 : Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in OpenPLC ScadaBR on Linux and Windows