How severe is CVE-2021-22795?

CVE-2021-22795 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-2021-22795 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-22795?

CVE-2021-22795 affects Schneider-electric Struxureware Data Center Expert. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22795?

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-2021-22795 published?

CVE-2021-22795 was published on 2022-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-22795

CVE-2021-22795 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Schneider-electric Struxureware Data Center Expert
Published: 2022-04-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability exists that could cause remote code execution when performed over the network. Affected Product: StruxureWare Data Center Expert (V7.8.1 and prior)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-22795?: A CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability exists that could cause remote code execution when performed over the network. Affected Product: StruxureWare Data Center Expert (V7.8.1 and prior)
How severe is CVE-2021-22795?: CVE-2021-22795 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-2021-22795 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-22795?: CVE-2021-22795 affects Schneider-electric Struxureware Data Center Expert. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22795?: 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-2021-22795 published?: CVE-2021-22795 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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