CVE-2021-43549: OSIsoft PI Web API

Published Nov 18, 2021
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Updated

A remote authenticated attacker with write access to a PI Server could trick a user into interacting with a PI Web API endpoint and redirect them to a malicious website. As a result, a victim may disclose sensitive information to the attacker or be provided with false information.

Affected Software

2 affected components
OSIsoft All versions of PI Web API 2019 SPI and prior
OSIsoft PI Web API<=2019

Event History

Nov 18, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-43549?

CVE-2021-43549 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-43549?

To mitigate CVE-2021-43549, ensure that appropriate access controls are enforced and users are educated to avoid interacting with untrusted links.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2021-43549?

CVE-2021-43549 affects all versions of PI Web API 2019 SPI and prior, which are managed by OSIsoft.

4

What types of attacks does CVE-2021-43549 enable?

CVE-2021-43549 allows attackers to trick users into revealing sensitive information or providing false information via malicious redirects.

5

Is CVE-2021-43549 exploit code readily available?

At this time, there is no public information indicating that exploit code for CVE-2021-43549 is readily available.

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