PT-2021-7843 · 3S Smart Software Solutions · Codesys Development System

Patrick Desantis

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Published

2021-08-25

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Updated

2022-09-30

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CVE-2021-21869

CVSS v2.0

10

High

VectorAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions CODESYS Development System versions 3.5.16 through 3.5.17
Description The issue is related to an unsafe deserialization vulnerability in the Engine.plugin ProfileInformation ProfileData functionality. This vulnerability can be exploited by providing a specially crafted file, leading to arbitrary command execution. An attacker can trigger this vulnerability by providing a malicious file.
Recommendations For versions 3.5.16 and 3.5.17, consider disabling the Engine.plugin ProfileInformation ProfileData functionality until a patch is available to prevent exploitation. Restrict access to the Engine.plugin to minimize the risk of arbitrary command execution. Avoid using malicious files that can trigger this vulnerability. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Exploit

Deserialization of Untrusted Data

Weakness Enumeration

Related Identifiers

BDU:2023-03572
CVE-2021-21869

Affected Products

Codesys Development System