CVE-2021-41579
CVE-2021-41579 is a high-severity vulnerability in Laquisscada Scada with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Laquisscada Scada
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
LCDS LAquis SCADA through 4.3.1.1085 is vulnerable to a control bypass and path traversal. If an attacker can get a victim to load a malicious els project file and use the play feature, then the attacker can bypass a consent popup and write arbitrary files to OS locations where the user has permission, leading to code execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-41579?
- LCDS LAquis SCADA through 4.3.1.1085 is vulnerable to a control bypass and path traversal. If an attacker can get a victim to load a malicious els project file and use the play feature, then the attacker can bypass a consent popup and write arbitrary files to OS locations where the user has permission, leading to code execution.
- How severe is CVE-2021-41579?
- CVE-2021-41579 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-41579 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-41579?
- CVE-2021-41579 affects Laquisscada Scada. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-41579?
- 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-2021-41579 published?
- CVE-2021-41579 was published on 2021-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:laquisscada:scada:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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