How severe is CVE-2021-32497?

CVE-2021-32497 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-32497 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-32497?

CVE-2021-32497 affects Sick Sopas Engineering Tool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32497?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-32497 published?

CVE-2021-32497 was published on 2021-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-32497

CVE-2021-32497 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sick Sopas Engineering Tool with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sick Sopas Engineering Tool
Published: 2021-12-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SICK SOPAS ET before version 4.8.0 allows attackers to wrap any executable file into an SDD and provide this to a SOPAS ET user. When a user starts the emulator the executable is run without further checks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-32497?: SICK SOPAS ET before version 4.8.0 allows attackers to wrap any executable file into an SDD and provide this to a SOPAS ET user. When a user starts the emulator the executable is run without further checks.
How severe is CVE-2021-32497?: CVE-2021-32497 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-32497 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-32497?: CVE-2021-32497 affects Sick Sopas Engineering Tool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-32497?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-32497 published?: CVE-2021-32497 was published on 2021-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://sick.com/psirt#advisories

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sick:sopas_engineering_tool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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