CVE-2021-38410: aveva batch_management Uncontrolled Search Path Element
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 27-07-2022Last modified 17-04-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-38410 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in aveva batch_management. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 12.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.22%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 27-07-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-04-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 7.3–7.8
- CVE.orgCNA7.3HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.22%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
12%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.22% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.22%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Aveva8 products
- batch_management2020
- enterprise_data_management2020
- manufacturing_execution_system2020
- mobile_operator2020
- platform_common_services4.4.6 | 4.5.0 | 4.5.1 | 4.5.2
1 vendor · 8 products
References
2 links
www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-252-01X Refsource CONFIRMThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource