How severe is CVE-2024-41980?

CVE-2024-41980 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-41980 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-41980?

CVE-2024-41980 affects Siemens Opcenter Quality. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-41980?

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

Does CVE-2024-41980 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-41980 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54869.

When was CVE-2024-41980 published?

CVE-2024-41980 was published on 2025-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-41980

CVE-2024-41980 is a low-severity vulnerability in Siemens Opcenter Quality with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1. 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-311.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.1)
CVSS v4: 2.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54869
Weakness: CWE-311
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 do not encrypt the communication in LDAP interface by default. This could allow an authenticated attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-41980?: 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 do not encrypt the communication in LDAP interface by default. This could allow an authenticated attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2024-41980?: CVE-2024-41980 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-41980 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-41980?: CVE-2024-41980 affects Siemens Opcenter Quality. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-41980?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-41980 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-41980 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54869.
When was CVE-2024-41980 published?: CVE-2024-41980 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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