How severe is CVE-2021-38410?

CVE-2021-38410 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-38410 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38410?

CVE-2021-38410 primarily affects Aveva Batch Management. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38410?

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-2021-38410 published?

CVE-2021-38410 was published on 2022-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38410

CVE-2021-38410 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aveva Batch Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Aveva Batch Management
Published: 2022-07-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

AVEVA Software Platform Common Services (PCS) Portal versions 4.5.2, 4.5.1, 4.5.0, and 4.4.6 are vulnerable to DLL hijacking through an uncontrolled search path element, which may allow an attacker control to one or more locations in the search path.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38410?: AVEVA Software Platform Common Services (PCS) Portal versions 4.5.2, 4.5.1, 4.5.0, and 4.4.6 are vulnerable to DLL hijacking through an uncontrolled search path element, which may allow an attacker control to one or more locations in the search path.
How severe is CVE-2021-38410?: CVE-2021-38410 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-38410 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38410?: CVE-2021-38410 primarily affects Aveva Batch Management. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38410?: 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-2021-38410 published?: CVE-2021-38410 was published on 2022-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:aveva:batch_management:2020:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:enterprise_data_management:2020:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:manufacturing_execution_system:2020:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:mobile_operator:2020:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:platform_common_services:4.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:platform_common_services:4.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:platform_common_services:4.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:platform_common_services:4.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:system_platform:2020:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:system_platform:2020:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:system_platform:2020:r2_p01:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:work_tasks:2020:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:work_tasks:2020:update_1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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