How severe is CVE-2021-22818?

CVE-2021-22818 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-2021-22818 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-22818?

CVE-2021-22818 primarily affects Schneider-electric Evlink City Evc1s22p4 Firmware. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22818?

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-2021-22818 published?

CVE-2021-22818 was published on 2022-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-22818

CVE-2021-22818 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Evlink City Evc1s22p4 Firmware 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-307.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-307
Affected product: Schneider-electric Evlink City Evc1s22p4 Firmware
Published: 2022-01-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A CWE-307 Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts vulnerability exists that could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the charging station web interface by performing brute force attacks. Affected Products: EVlink City EVC1S22P4 / EVC1S7P4 (All versions prior to R8 V3.4.0.2 ), EVlink Parking EVW2 / EVF2 / EVP2PE (All versions prior to R8 V3.4.0.2), and EVlink Smart Wallbox EVB1A (All versions prior to R8 V3.4.0.2)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-22818?: A CWE-307 Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts vulnerability exists that could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the charging station web interface by performing brute force attacks. Affected Products: EVlink City EVC1S22P4 / EVC1S7P4 (All versions prior to R8 V3.4.0.2 ), EVlink Parking EVW2 / EVF2 / EVP2PE (All versions prior to R8 V3.4.0.2), and EVlink Smart Wallbox EVB1A (All versions prior to R8 V3.4.0.2)
How severe is CVE-2021-22818?: CVE-2021-22818 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-2021-22818 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-22818?: CVE-2021-22818 primarily affects Schneider-electric Evlink City Evc1s22p4 Firmware. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22818?: 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-2021-22818 published?: CVE-2021-22818 was published on 2022-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2021-348-02

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:evlink_city_evc1s22p4_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:evlink_city_evc1s7p4_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:evlink_parking_evw2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:evlink_parking_evf2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:evlink_parking_evp2pe_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:evlink_smart_wallbox_evb1a_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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