VulnerabilityAnalyzed
CVE-2021-22280
Improper DLL loading algorithms in B&R Automation Studio versions >=4.0 and <4.12 may allow an authenticated local attacker to execute code in the context of the product.
HIGH 7.2EPSS 0.17%
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.17%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
Improper DLL loading algorithms in B&R Automation Studio versions >=4.0 and <4.12 may allow an authenticated local attacker to execute code in the context of the product.
- CVSS 3.1
- 7.2 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS
- 0.17% probability · 6th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-427, CWE-20
- Affected
- br-automation/automation studio
- Source
- cybersecurity@ch.abb.com
References
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.