Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability in AVEVA Edge Software
CVE-2021-42796

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Aveva

Status
Edge
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 December 2023

What is CVE-2021-42796?

A significant vulnerability in the ExecuteCommand() function of AVEVA Edge (formerly InduSoft Web Studio) allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands without authentication. This flaw affects AVEVA Edge versions R2020 and prior, potentially enabling unauthorized access and manipulation of the system. Organizations using these versions should take immediate action to mitigate potential risks and enhance their cybersecurity posture.

References

https://www.aveva.com/en/products/edge/
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-22-3...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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