CVE-2021-38410 (GCVE-0-2021-38410)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-07-27 20:23 – Updated: 2025-04-17 15:49
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
AVEVA PCS Portal Uncontrolled Search Path Element
Summary
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.
Severity
7.3 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-04-17 14:32 UTC
CWE
- CVE-427
- CWE-427 - Uncontrolled Search Path Element
Assigner
icscert
CNA
References
2 references
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Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVEVA | Platform Common Services (PCS) Portal |
Affected:
4.5.2
Affected: 4.5.1 Affected: 4.5.0 Affected: 4.4.6 |
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