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CVE-2021-42706 (GCVE-0-2021-42706)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-11-15 14:00 – Updated: 2024-09-16 20:57
VLAI
Title
AzeoTech DAQFactory
Summary
This vulnerability could allow an attacker to disclose information and execute arbitrary code on affected installations of WebAccess/MHI Designer
Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Advantech HMI Designer Affected: All versions , ≤ 2.1.11.0 (custom)
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Date Public
2021-11-09 00:00
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