How severe is CVE-2024-36398?

CVE-2024-36398 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-2024-36398 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-36398?

CVE-2024-36398 affects Siemens Sinec Nms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36398?

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-2024-36398 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-36398 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36060.

When was CVE-2024-36398 published?

CVE-2024-36398 was published on 2024-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-36398

CVE-2024-36398 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Sinec Nms 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-250.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v4: 8.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-36060
Weakness: CWE-250
Affected product: Siemens Sinec Nms
Published: 2024-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC NMS (All versions < V3.0). The affected application executes a subset of its services as `NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM`. This could allow a local attacker to execute operating system commands with elevated privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-36398?: A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC NMS (All versions < V3.0). The affected application executes a subset of its services as `NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM`. This could allow a local attacker to execute operating system commands with elevated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2024-36398?: CVE-2024-36398 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-2024-36398 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-36398?: CVE-2024-36398 affects Siemens Sinec Nms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36398?: 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-2024-36398 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-36398 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36060.
When was CVE-2024-36398 published?: CVE-2024-36398 was published on 2024-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-784301.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinec_nms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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