How severe is CVE-2021-22697?

CVE-2021-22697 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-22697 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-22697?

CVE-2021-22697 affects Schneider-electric Ecostruxure Power Build - Rapsody. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22697?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-22697 published?

CVE-2021-22697 was published on 2021-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-22697

CVE-2021-22697 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Ecostruxure Power Build - Rapsody with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Schneider-electric Ecostruxure Power Build - Rapsody
Published: 2021-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability exists in the EcoStruxure Power Build - Rapsody software (V2.1.13 and prior) that could allow a use-after-free condition which could result in remote code execution when a malicious SSD file is uploaded and improperly parsed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-22697?: A CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability exists in the EcoStruxure Power Build - Rapsody software (V2.1.13 and prior) that could allow a use-after-free condition which could result in remote code execution when a malicious SSD file is uploaded and improperly parsed.
How severe is CVE-2021-22697?: CVE-2021-22697 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-22697 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-22697?: CVE-2021-22697 affects Schneider-electric Ecostruxure Power Build - Rapsody. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22697?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-22697 published?: CVE-2021-22697 was published on 2021-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:ecostruxure_power_build_-_rapsody:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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