How severe is CVE-2021-22729?

CVE-2021-22729 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-22729 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-22729?

CVE-2021-22729 primarily affects Schneider-electric Evlink City Evc1s22p4 Firmware. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22729?

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

When was CVE-2021-22729 published?

CVE-2021-22729 was published on 2021-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-22729

CVE-2021-22729 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Evlink City Evc1s22p4 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-259.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-259
Affected product: Schneider-electric Evlink City Evc1s22p4 Firmware
Published: 2021-07-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A CWE-259: Use of Hard-coded Password vulnerability exists in EVlink City (EVC1S22P4 / EVC1S7P4 all versions prior to R8 V3.4.0.1), EVlink Parking (EVW2 / EVF2 / EV.2 all versions prior to R8 V3.4.0.1), and EVlink Smart Wallbox (EVB1A all versions prior to R8 V3.4.0.1 ) that could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized administrative privileges when accessing to the charging station web server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-22729?: A CWE-259: Use of Hard-coded Password vulnerability exists in EVlink City (EVC1S22P4 / EVC1S7P4 all versions prior to R8 V3.4.0.1), EVlink Parking (EVW2 / EVF2 / EV.2 all versions prior to R8 V3.4.0.1), and EVlink Smart Wallbox (EVB1A all versions prior to R8 V3.4.0.1 ) that could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized administrative privileges when accessing to the charging station web server.
How severe is CVE-2021-22729?: CVE-2021-22729 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-22729 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-22729?: CVE-2021-22729 primarily affects Schneider-electric Evlink City Evc1s22p4 Firmware. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22729?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-22729 published?: CVE-2021-22729 was published on 2021-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2021-194-06

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:evlink_city_evc1s22p4_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:evlink_city_evc1s7p4_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:evlink_parking_evw2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:evlink_parking_evf2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:evlink_parking_ev.2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:evlink_smart_wallbox_evb1a_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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