How severe is CVE-2024-41938?

CVE-2024-41938 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-41938 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-41938?

CVE-2024-41938 affects Siemens Sinec Nms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-41938?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-41938 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-41938 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39284.

When was CVE-2024-41938 published?

CVE-2024-41938 was published on 2024-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-41938

CVE-2024-41938 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens Sinec Nms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v4: 5.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39284
Weakness: CWE-22
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 importCertificate function of the SINEC NMS Control web application contains a path traversal vulnerability. This could allow an authenticated attacker it to delete arbitrary certificate files on the drive SINEC NMS is installed on.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-41938?: A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC NMS (All versions < V3.0). The importCertificate function of the SINEC NMS Control web application contains a path traversal vulnerability. This could allow an authenticated attacker it to delete arbitrary certificate files on the drive SINEC NMS is installed on.
How severe is CVE-2024-41938?: CVE-2024-41938 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-41938 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-41938?: CVE-2024-41938 affects Siemens Sinec Nms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-41938?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-41938 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-41938 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39284.
When was CVE-2024-41938 published?: CVE-2024-41938 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)

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