Connection String Manipulation in AVEVA Edge by AVEVA
CVE-2021-42794

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

AVEVA

Status
AVEVA Edge
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 December 2023

What is CVE-2021-42794?

A vulnerability in AVEVA Edge, formerly known as InduSoft Web Studio, allows attackers to provide a malicious connection string. This can lead to the ability to perform port scanning on the local area network (LAN), revealing critical information depending on how targeted hosts respond. This type of manipulation can pose significant security risks, requiring immediate attention and remediation to safeguard network integrity.

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/docs/english/17254-connection-...
https://www.aveva.com/en/products/edge/
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-22-3...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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