Is CVE-2021-22669 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-22669 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-22669 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-22669 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-22669?

CVE-2021-22669 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2021-22669

CWE-732Published: April 26, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Incorrect permissions are set to default on the ‘Project Management’ page of WebAccess/SCADA portal of WebAccess/SCADA Versions 9.0.1 and prior, which may allow a low-privileged user to update an administrator’s password and login as an administrator to escalate privileges on the system.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-22669 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.