CVE-2021-22799
CVE-2021-22799 is a low-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Software Update with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8. 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-331.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.8)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-331
- Affected product: Schneider-electric Software Update
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A CWE-331: Insufficient Entropy vulnerability exists that could cause unintended connection from an internal network to an external network when an attacker manages to decrypt the SESU proxy password from the registry. Affected Product: Schneider Electric Software Update, V2.3.0 through V2.5.1
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-22799?
- A CWE-331: Insufficient Entropy vulnerability exists that could cause unintended connection from an internal network to an external network when an attacker manages to decrypt the SESU proxy password from the registry. Affected Product: Schneider Electric Software Update, V2.3.0 through V2.5.1
- How severe is CVE-2021-22799?
- CVE-2021-22799 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-22799 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-22799?
- CVE-2021-22799 affects Schneider-electric Software Update. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-22799?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-22799 published?
- CVE-2021-22799 was published on 2022-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:software_update:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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