CVE-2021-35531: hitachi energy txpert hub coretec 4 version Improper Input Validation

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2021-35531 is a high (CVSS 7.2) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in hitachi energy txpert hub coretec 4 version. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 16.6% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 07-06-2022
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 16-09-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in a particular configuration setting field of Hitachi Energy TXpert Hub CoreTec 4 product, allows an attacker with access to an authorized user with ADMIN or ENGINEER role rights to inject an OS command that is executed by the system. This issue affects: Hitachi Energy TXpert Hub CoreTec 4 version 2.0.0; 2.0.1; 2.1.0; 2.1.1; 2.1.2; 2.1.3; 2.2.0; 2.2.1.

• CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
• CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.