How severe is CVE-2024-32741?

CVE-2024-32741 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-32741 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-32741?

CVE-2024-32741 affects Siemens Simatic Cn 4100 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-32741?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-32741 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-32741 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-30528.

When was CVE-2024-32741 published?

CVE-2024-32741 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-32741

CVE-2024-32741 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Siemens Simatic Cn 4100 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0. 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-259.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-30528
Weakness: CWE-259
Affected product: Siemens Simatic Cn 4100 Firmware
Published: 2024-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC CN 4100 (All versions < V3.0). The affected device contains hard coded password which is used for the privileged system user `root` and for the boot loader `GRUB` by default . An attacker who manages to crack the password hash gains root access to the device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-32741?: A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC CN 4100 (All versions < V3.0). The affected device contains hard coded password which is used for the privileged system user `root` and for the boot loader `GRUB` by default . An attacker who manages to crack the password hash gains root access to the device.
How severe is CVE-2024-32741?: CVE-2024-32741 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-32741 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-32741?: CVE-2024-32741 affects Siemens Simatic Cn 4100 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-32741?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-32741 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-32741 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-30528.
When was CVE-2024-32741 published?: CVE-2024-32741 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-273900.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:siemens:simatic_cn_4100_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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