CVE-2021-44453CWE-78

mySCADA myPRO

Critical · published December 23, 2021

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
2%
Percentile
74.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A debug interface in mySCADA myPRO, versions 8.20.0 and prior, can let attackers inject OS commands with just a ping! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability as a restaurant with an open kitchen where anyone can walk in and shout orders to the chef — they could make anything happen without any checks! An attacker could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary commands on the server, potentially gaining full control of the system! This level of access could lead to data breaches, service disruption, or even complete system takeover. It’s absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability as a restaurant with an open kitchen where anyone can walk in and shout orders to the chef — they could make anything happen without any checks! This vulnerability arises from a debug interface that improperly validates inputs, allowing attackers to run malicious commands via the ping functionality. It’s a serious oversight that can expose critical system functionalities.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary commands on the server, potentially gaining full control of the system! This level of access could lead to data breaches, service disruption, or even complete system takeover. It’s absolutely devastating! Immediately upgrade mySCADA myPRO to version 8.21.0 or later to close this gap. Additionally, review your deployment configurations and disable unnecessary debug interfaces. Maintaining a secure environment is essential! You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll fortify your system and keep those digital villains at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01512 · 74.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2021-12-23T19:48Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 DEC 19:48Z
    mySCADA myPRO
    cvelistv5