Rockwell Automation Connected Components Workbench Improper Input Validation
CVE-2021-27473

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Rockwell Automation
Status
Connected Components Workbench
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 March 2022

What is CVE-2021-27473?

Rockwell Automation Connected Components Workbench v12.00.00 and prior does not sanitize paths specified within the .ccwarc archive file during extraction. This type of vulnerability is also commonly referred to as a Zip Slip. A local, authenticated attacker can create a malicious .ccwarc archive file that, when opened by Connected Components Workbench, will allow the attacker to gain the privileges of the software. If the software is running at SYSTEM level, the attacker will gain admin level privileges. User interaction is required for this exploit to be successful.

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Affected Version(s)

Connected Components Workbench <= unspecified

References

https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-133-01
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Mashav Sapir of Claroty reported these vulnerabilities to Rockwell Automation.
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