CVE-2021-34606
HIGHXINJE XD/E Series PLC Program Tool < 3.5.1 - Authenticated DLL Hijacking via Uncontrolled Search Path
Title source: llmDescription
A vulnerability exists in XINJE XD/E Series PLC Program Tool in versions up to v3.5.1 that can allow an authenticated, local attacker to load a malicious DLL. Local access is required to successfully exploit this vulnerability. This means the potential attacker must have access to the system and sufficient file-write privileges. If exploited, the attacker could place a malicious DLL file on the system, that when running XINJE XD/E Series PLC Program Tool will allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of another user's account.
References (1)
Core 1
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://claroty.com/2022/05/11/blog-research-from-project-file-to-code-execution-exploiting-vulnerabilities-in-xinje-plc-program-tool/
Scores
CVSS v3
7.3
EPSS
0.0044
EPSS Percentile
35.3%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Details
CWE
CWE-427
Status
published
Products (1)
xinje/xd\/e_series_plc_program_tool
< 3.5.1
Published
May 11, 2022
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026