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UK Cyber Defence
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

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.