How severe is CVE-2024-37999?

CVE-2024-37999 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-2024-37999 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-2024-37999?

CVE-2024-37999 affects Siemens Medicalis Workflow Orchestrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-37999?

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-2024-37999 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-37999 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36951.

When was CVE-2024-37999 published?

CVE-2024-37999 was published on 2024-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-37999

CVE-2024-37999 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Medicalis Workflow Orchestrator 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-282.

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-2024-36951
Weakness: CWE-282
Affected product: Siemens Medicalis Workflow Orchestrator
Published: 2024-07-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Medicalis Workflow Orchestrator (All versions). The affected application executes as a trusted account with high privileges and network access. This could allow an authenticated local attacker to escalate privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-37999?: A vulnerability has been identified in Medicalis Workflow Orchestrator (All versions). The affected application executes as a trusted account with high privileges and network access. This could allow an authenticated local attacker to escalate privileges.
How severe is CVE-2024-37999?: CVE-2024-37999 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-2024-37999 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-2024-37999?: CVE-2024-37999 affects Siemens Medicalis Workflow Orchestrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-37999?: 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-2024-37999 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-37999 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36951.
When was CVE-2024-37999 published?: CVE-2024-37999 was published on 2024-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/en-us/support-documentation/cybersecurity/shsa-501799

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:medicalis_workflow_orchestrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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