How severe is CVE-2021-33734?

CVE-2021-33734 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-33734 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 28% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-33734?

CVE-2021-33734 primarily affects Siemens Sinec Nms. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-33734?

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-2021-33734 published?

CVE-2021-33734 was published on 2021-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-33734

CVE-2021-33734 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Sinec Nms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 28% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 28% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Siemens Sinec Nms
Published: 2021-10-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC NMS (All versions < V1.0 SP2 Update 1). A privileged authenticated attacker could execute arbitrary commands in the local database by sending crafted requests to the webserver of the affected application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-33734?: A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC NMS (All versions < V1.0 SP2 Update 1). A privileged authenticated attacker could execute arbitrary commands in the local database by sending crafted requests to the webserver of the affected application.
How severe is CVE-2021-33734?: CVE-2021-33734 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-33734 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 28% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-33734?: CVE-2021-33734 primarily affects Siemens Sinec Nms. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-33734?: 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-2021-33734 published?: CVE-2021-33734 was published on 2021-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-163251.pdf

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinec_nms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinec_nms:1.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinec_nms:1.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinec_nms:1.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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