CVE-2021-32498
CVE-2021-32498 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
- CVSS v2: 9.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Sick Sopas Engineering Tool
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SICK SOPAS ET before version 4.8.0 allows attackers to manipulate the pathname of the emulator and use path traversal to run an arbitrary executable located on the host system. When the user starts the emulator from SOPAS ET the corresponding executable will be started instead of the emulator
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-32498?
- SICK SOPAS ET before version 4.8.0 allows attackers to manipulate the pathname of the emulator and use path traversal to run an arbitrary executable located on the host system. When the user starts the emulator from SOPAS ET the corresponding executable will be started instead of the emulator
- How severe is CVE-2021-32498?
- CVE-2021-32498 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-2021-32498 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-32498?
- CVE-2021-32498 affects Sick Sopas Engineering Tool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-32498?
- 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-2021-32498 published?
- CVE-2021-32498 was published on 2021-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:sick:sopas_engineering_tool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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