How severe is CVE-2021-22733?

CVE-2021-22733 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-22733 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-22733?

CVE-2021-22733 primarily affects Schneider-electric Spacelynk Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22733?

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-2021-22733 published?

CVE-2021-22733 was published on 2021-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-22733

CVE-2021-22733 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Spacelynk Firmware 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Schneider-electric Spacelynk Firmware
Published: 2021-05-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists in homeLYnk (Wiser For KNX) and spaceLYnk V2.60 and prior which could cause shell access when unauthorized code is loaded into the system folder.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-22733?: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists in homeLYnk (Wiser For KNX) and spaceLYnk V2.60 and prior which could cause shell access when unauthorized code is loaded into the system folder.
How severe is CVE-2021-22733?: CVE-2021-22733 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-22733 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-22733?: CVE-2021-22733 primarily affects Schneider-electric Spacelynk Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22733?: 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-2021-22733 published?: CVE-2021-22733 was published on 2021-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2021-130-04

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:spacelynk_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:homelynk_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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