How severe is CVE-2024-39872?

CVE-2024-39872 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-39872 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-39872?

CVE-2024-39872 primarily affects Siemens Sinema Remote Connect Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-39872?

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-2024-39872 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-39872 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38277.

When was CVE-2024-39872 published?

CVE-2024-39872 was published on 2024-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-39872

CVE-2024-39872 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Siemens Sinema Remote Connect Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6. 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-378.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.6)
CVSS v4: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38277
Weakness: CWE-378
Affected product: Siemens Sinema Remote Connect Server
Published: 2024-07-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SINEMA Remote Connect Server (All versions < V3.2 SP1). The affected application does not properly assign rights to temporary files created during its update process. This could allow an authenticated attacker with the 'Manage firmware updates' role to escalate their privileges on the underlying OS level.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-39872?: A vulnerability has been identified in SINEMA Remote Connect Server (All versions < V3.2 SP1). The affected application does not properly assign rights to temporary files created during its update process. This could allow an authenticated attacker with the 'Manage firmware updates' role to escalate their privileges on the underlying OS level.
How severe is CVE-2024-39872?: CVE-2024-39872 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-39872 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-39872?: CVE-2024-39872 primarily affects Siemens Sinema Remote Connect Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-39872?: 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-2024-39872 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-39872 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38277.
When was CVE-2024-39872 published?: CVE-2024-39872 was published on 2024-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-381581.html

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinema_remote_connect_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinema_remote_connect_server:3.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinema_remote_connect_server:3.2:hf1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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