How severe is CVE-2021-46162?

CVE-2021-46162 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-46162 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-46162?

CVE-2021-46162 affects Siemens Simcenter Femap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-46162?

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-2021-46162 published?

CVE-2021-46162 was published on 2022-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-46162

CVE-2021-46162 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Simcenter Femap 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Siemens Simcenter Femap
Published: 2022-02-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Simcenter Femap (All versions < V2022.1.1). Affected application contains an out of bounds write past the end of an allocated structure while parsing specially crafted NEU files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-15048)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-46162?: A vulnerability has been identified in Simcenter Femap (All versions < V2022.1.1). Affected application contains an out of bounds write past the end of an allocated structure while parsing specially crafted NEU files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-15048)
How severe is CVE-2021-46162?: CVE-2021-46162 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-46162 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-46162?: CVE-2021-46162 affects Siemens Simcenter Femap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-46162?: 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-2021-46162 published?: CVE-2021-46162 was published on 2022-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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