How severe is CVE-2021-22794?

CVE-2021-22794 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-22794 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-22794?

CVE-2021-22794 affects Schneider-electric Struxureware Data Center Expert. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22794?

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-2021-22794 published?

CVE-2021-22794 was published on 2022-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-22794

CVE-2021-22794 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Struxureware Data Center Expert with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Schneider-electric Struxureware Data Center Expert
Published: 2022-04-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability exists that could cause remote code execution. Affected Product: StruxureWare Data Center Expert (V7.8.1 and prior)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-22794?: A CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability exists that could cause remote code execution. Affected Product: StruxureWare Data Center Expert (V7.8.1 and prior)
How severe is CVE-2021-22794?: CVE-2021-22794 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-22794 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-22794?: CVE-2021-22794 affects Schneider-electric Struxureware Data Center Expert. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22794?: 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-2021-22794 published?: CVE-2021-22794 was published on 2022-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2021-257-03/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:struxureware_data_center_expert:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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