CVE-2021-22805Network attack vector

Unauthenticated arbitrary file deletion via command processing

Published Feb 11, 2022 · Updated Aug 3, 2024

Missing authentication in Distributed Data Systems IGSS Data Collector 15.0.0.21243 and earlier allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files. The dc.exe server processes file-deletion commands from network messages without authenticating the sender or validating access to the function. No account or user interaction is required, and deleted files carry the permissions of the account running IGSS.

CVSS severity5.3
Medium
EPSS probability0.85%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Missing authentication in Distributed Data Systems IGSS Data Collector 15.0.0.21243 and earlier allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files. The dc.exe server processes file-deletion commands from network messages without authenticating the sender or validating access to the function. No account or user interaction is required, and deleted files carry the permissions of the account running IGSS.

The record

CVE
CVE-2021-22805
Published
Feb 11, 2022
Updated
Aug 3, 2024
Vendor
Distributed Data Systems
Product
IGSS Data Collector
Classifications
CWE-306, T1485
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Feb 11, 2022CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Aug 3, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=Interactive Graphical SCADA System Data Collector (dc.exe) (V15.0.0.21243 and prior)

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

Distributed Data Systems · IGSS Data Collectorversion=Interactive Graphical SCADA System Data Collector (dc.exe) (V15.0.0.21243 and prior)

Published CVSS scores

9.1NIST NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
5.0NIST NVDAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
5.3CISACVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-306Missing Authentication for Critical Function
T1485Data Destruction

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