CVE-2021-22280
highpriority · track · 0EPSS 0.002 · 6 %ileEUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-23
Improper DLL loading algorithms in B&R Automation Studio versions >=4.0 and <4.12 may allow an authenticated local attacker to execute code in the context of the product.
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · medium–high · 6.6–7.2
ssvc
A stakeholder decision — act, attend, or track — from exploitation and impact.
weaknesses
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affected products (2)
Products and version ranges known to be affected.
- br-automation automation studio4.0 → 4.12nvdUScpe:2.3:a:br-automation:automation_studio:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
also known as (3)
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sources
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references (5)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- https://cxsecurity.com/cveshow/CVE-2021-22280/cnnvd
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-22280cnnvd
- https://www.br-automation.com/fileadmin/2021-10_DLL_Hijacking_Vulnerability_in_Automation_Studio-7dd34511.pdfcnnvd
- https://www.br-automation.com/fileadmin/2021-10_DLL_Hijacking_Vulnerability_in_Automation_Studio-7dd34511.pdfenisa_euvd
- https://www.br-automation.com/fileadmin/2021-10_DLL_Hijacking_Vulnerability_in_Automation_Studio-7dd34511.pdfVendor Advisorynvd
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