How severe is CVE-2024-41979?

CVE-2024-41979 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-41979 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-41979?

CVE-2024-41979 affects Siemens Opcenter Quality. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-41979?

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-2024-41979 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-41979 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54870.

When was CVE-2024-41979 published?

CVE-2024-41979 was published on 2025-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-41979

CVE-2024-41979 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Opcenter Quality with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
CVSS v4: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54870
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Siemens Opcenter Quality
Published: 2025-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SmartClient modules Opcenter QL Home (SC) (All versions >= V13.2 < V2506), SOA Audit (All versions >= V13.2 < V2506), SOA Cockpit (All versions >= V13.2 < V2506). The affected application does not enforce mandatory authorization on some functionality level at server side. This could allow an authenticated attacker to gain complete access of the application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-41979?: A vulnerability has been identified in SmartClient modules Opcenter QL Home (SC) (All versions >= V13.2 < V2506), SOA Audit (All versions >= V13.2 < V2506), SOA Cockpit (All versions >= V13.2 < V2506). The affected application does not enforce mandatory authorization on some functionality level at server side. This could allow an authenticated attacker to gain complete access of the application.
How severe is CVE-2024-41979?: CVE-2024-41979 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-41979 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-41979?: CVE-2024-41979 affects Siemens Opcenter Quality. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-41979?: 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-2024-41979 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-41979 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54870.
When was CVE-2024-41979 published?: CVE-2024-41979 was published on 2025-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-382999.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:opcenter_quality:13.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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