How severe is CVE-2021-22804?

CVE-2021-22804 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-22804 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-22804?

CVE-2021-22804 affects Schneider-electric Interactive Graphical Scada System Data Collector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22804?

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-2021-22804 published?

CVE-2021-22804 was published on 2022-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-22804

CVE-2021-22804 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Interactive Graphical Scada System Data Collector with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Schneider-electric Interactive Graphical Scada System Data Collector
Published: 2022-02-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory vulnerability exists that could cause disclosure of arbitrary files being read in the context of the user running IGSS, due to missing validation of user supplied data in network messages. Affected Product: Interactive Graphical SCADA System Data Collector (dc.exe) (V15.0.0.21243 and prior)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-22804?: A CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory vulnerability exists that could cause disclosure of arbitrary files being read in the context of the user running IGSS, due to missing validation of user supplied data in network messages. Affected Product: Interactive Graphical SCADA System Data Collector (dc.exe) (V15.0.0.21243 and prior)
How severe is CVE-2021-22804?: CVE-2021-22804 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-22804 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-22804?: CVE-2021-22804 affects Schneider-electric Interactive Graphical Scada System Data Collector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22804?: 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-2021-22804 published?: CVE-2021-22804 was published on 2022-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2021-285-03

Affected products (1)

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

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