CVE-2021-41544
CVE-2021-41544 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Software Center with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-427.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-427
- Affected product: Siemens Software Center
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- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability has been identified in Siemens Software Center (All versions < V3.0). A DLL Hijacking vulnerability could allow a local attacker to execute code with elevated privileges by placing a malicious DLL in one of the directories on the DLL search path.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-41544?
- A vulnerability has been identified in Siemens Software Center (All versions < V3.0). A DLL Hijacking vulnerability could allow a local attacker to execute code with elevated privileges by placing a malicious DLL in one of the directories on the DLL search path.
- How severe is CVE-2021-41544?
- CVE-2021-41544 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-41544 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-41544?
- CVE-2021-41544 affects Siemens Software Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-41544?
- 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-2021-41544 published?
- CVE-2021-41544 was published on 2023-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:siemens:software_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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