How severe is CVE-2021-41057?

CVE-2021-41057 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-41057 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-41057?

CVE-2021-41057 primarily affects Wibu Codemeter Runtime. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41057?

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-2021-41057 published?

CVE-2021-41057 was published on 2021-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-41057

CVE-2021-41057 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wibu Codemeter Runtime with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
CVSS v2: 3.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Wibu Codemeter Runtime
Published: 2021-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In WIBU CodeMeter Runtime before 7.30a, creating a crafted CmDongles symbolic link will overwrite the linked file without checking permissions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-41057?: In WIBU CodeMeter Runtime before 7.30a, creating a crafted CmDongles symbolic link will overwrite the linked file without checking permissions.
How severe is CVE-2021-41057?: CVE-2021-41057 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-41057 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-41057?: CVE-2021-41057 primarily affects Wibu Codemeter Runtime. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-41057?: 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-2021-41057 published?: CVE-2021-41057 was published on 2021-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:wibu:codemeter_runtime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:pss_cape:14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:pss_e:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:pss_odms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sicam_230:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_information_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_information_server:2019:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_information_server:2019:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_pcs_neo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_process_historian:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_wincc_oa:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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