How severe is CVE-2021-37196?

CVE-2021-37196 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-37196 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-37196?

CVE-2021-37196 primarily affects Siemens Comos. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-37196?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-37196 published?

CVE-2021-37196 was published on 2022-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-37196

CVE-2021-37196 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens Comos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Siemens Comos
Published: 2022-01-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in COMOS V10.2 (All versions only if web components are used), COMOS V10.3 (All versions < V10.3.3.3 only if web components are used), COMOS V10.3 (All versions >= V10.3.3.3 only if web components are used), COMOS V10.4 (All versions < V10.4.1 only if web components are used). The COMOS Web component of COMOS unpacks specially crafted archive files to relative paths. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to store files in any folder accessible by the COMOS Web webservice.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-37196?: A vulnerability has been identified in COMOS V10.2 (All versions only if web components are used), COMOS V10.3 (All versions < V10.3.3.3 only if web components are used), COMOS V10.3 (All versions >= V10.3.3.3 only if web components are used), COMOS V10.4 (All versions < V10.4.1 only if web components are used). The COMOS Web component of COMOS unpacks specially crafted archive files to relative paths. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to store files in any folder accessible by the COMOS Web webservice.
How severe is CVE-2021-37196?: CVE-2021-37196 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-37196 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-37196?: CVE-2021-37196 primarily affects Siemens Comos. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-37196?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-37196 published?: CVE-2021-37196 was published on 2022-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-995338.pdf

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:comos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:comos:10.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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