CVE-2024-41940

Siemens Sinec Nms vulnerability

9.1 CRITICALEPSS 0.55%

Published13 Aug 2024

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC NMS (All versions < V3.0). The affected application does not properly validate user input to a privileged command queue. This could allow an authenticated attacker to execute OS commands with elevated privileges.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredHigh

User interactionNone

ScopeChanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Siemens Sinec Nms< 3.0

Remediation

Fixed in

Siemens Sinec Nms≥ 3.0

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-41940 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-41940 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.55%.

How severe is CVE-2024-41940?

CVE-2024-41940 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-41940?

Affected products include Siemens Sinec Nms.

How do I fix CVE-2024-41940?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Siemens Sinec Nms 3.0 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.