How severe is CVE-2024-29119?

CVE-2024-29119 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-2024-29119 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-29119?

CVE-2024-29119 affects Siemens Spectrum Power 7. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29119?

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.

Does CVE-2024-29119 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-29119 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26158.

When was CVE-2024-29119 published?

CVE-2024-29119 was published on 2024-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-29119

CVE-2024-29119 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Spectrum Power 7 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-266.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v4: 8.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-26158
Weakness: CWE-266
Affected product: Siemens Spectrum Power 7
Published: 2024-11-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Spectrum Power 7 (All versions < V24Q3). The affected product contains several root-owned SUID binaries that could allow an authenticated local attacker to escalate privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-29119?: A vulnerability has been identified in Spectrum Power 7 (All versions < V24Q3). The affected product contains several root-owned SUID binaries that could allow an authenticated local attacker to escalate privileges.
How severe is CVE-2024-29119?: CVE-2024-29119 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-2024-29119 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-29119?: CVE-2024-29119 affects Siemens Spectrum Power 7. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29119?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-29119 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-29119 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26158.
When was CVE-2024-29119 published?: CVE-2024-29119 was published on 2024-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-616032.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:spectrum_power_7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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