CVE-2021-22272

CVE-2021-22272 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Abb Mybuildings with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Description

The vulnerability origins in the commissioning process where an attacker of the ControlTouch can enter a serial number in a specific way to transfer the device virtually into her/his my.busch-jaeger.de or mybuildings.abb.com profile. A successful attacker can observe and control a ControlTouch remotely under very specific circumstances. The issue is fixed in the cloud side of the system. No firmware update is needed for customer products. If a user wants to understand if (s)he is affected, please read the advisory. This issue affects: ABB and Busch-Jaeger, ControlTouch

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-22272?
The vulnerability origins in the commissioning process where an attacker of the ControlTouch can enter a serial number in a specific way to transfer the device virtually into her/his my.busch-jaeger.de or mybuildings.abb.com profile. A successful attacker can observe and control a ControlTouch remotely under very specific circumstances. The issue is fixed in the cloud side of the system. No firmware update is needed for customer products. If a user wants to understand if (s)he is affected, please read the advisory. This issue affects: ABB and Busch-Jaeger, ControlTouch
How severe is CVE-2021-22272?
CVE-2021-22272 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-22272 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-22272?
CVE-2021-22272 primarily affects Abb Mybuildings. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22272?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-22272 published?
CVE-2021-22272 was published on 2021-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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