CVE-2021-45460
CVE-2021-45460 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Sicam Pq Analyzer Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-428.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- CVSS v2: 5.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-428
- Affected product: Siemens Sicam Pq Analyzer Firmware
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Description
A vulnerability has been identified in SICAM PQ Analyzer (All versions < V3.18). A service is started by an unquoted registry entry. As there are spaces in this path, attackers with write privilege to those directories might be able to plant executables that will run in place of the legitimate process. Attackers might achieve persistence on the system ("backdoors") or cause a denial of service.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-45460?
- A vulnerability has been identified in SICAM PQ Analyzer (All versions < V3.18). A service is started by an unquoted registry entry. As there are spaces in this path, attackers with write privilege to those directories might be able to plant executables that will run in place of the legitimate process. Attackers might achieve persistence on the system ("backdoors") or cause a denial of service.
- How severe is CVE-2021-45460?
- CVE-2021-45460 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high 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 high.
- Is CVE-2021-45460 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-2021-45460?
- CVE-2021-45460 affects Siemens Sicam Pq Analyzer Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-45460?
- 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-2021-45460 published?
- CVE-2021-45460 was published on 2022-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:siemens:sicam_pq_analyzer_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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