How severe is CVE-2024-53649?

CVE-2024-53649 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-53649 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-53649?

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

Does CVE-2024-53649 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-53649 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52018.

When was CVE-2024-53649 published?

CVE-2024-53649 was published on 2025-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-53649

CVE-2024-53649 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-552.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v4: 7.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-52018
Weakness: CWE-552
Published: 2025-01-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SIPROTEC 5 6MD84 (CP300) (All versions < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 6MD85 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 6MD86 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 6MD89 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.68), SIPROTEC 5 6MU85 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7KE85 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7SA82 (CP100) (All versions >= V7.80 < V8.90), SIPROTEC 5 7SA82 (CP150) (All versions < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7SA86 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7SA87 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7SD82 (CP100) (All versions >= V7.80 < V8.90), SIPROTEC 5 7SD82 (CP150) (All versions < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7SD86 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7SD87 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7SJ81 (CP100) (All versions >= V7.80 < V8.90), SIPROTEC 5 7SJ81 (CP150) (All versions < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7SJ82 (CP100) (All versions >= V7.80 < V8.90), SIPROTEC 5 7SJ82 (CP150) (All versions < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7SJ85 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7SJ86 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7SK82 (CP100) (All versions >= V7.80 < V8.90), SIPROTEC 5 7SK82 (CP150) (All versions < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7SK85 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7SL82 (CP100) (All versions >= V7.80 < V8.90), SIPROTEC 5 7SL82 (CP150) (All versions < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7SL86 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7SL87 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7SS85 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7ST85 (CP300) (All versions < V9.68), SIPROTEC 5 7ST86 (CP300) (All versions < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7SX82 (CP150) (All versions < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7SX85 (CP300) (All versions < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7SY82 (CP150) (All versions < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7UM85 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7UT82 (CP100) (All versions >= V7.80 < V8.90), SIPROTEC 5 7UT82 (CP150) (All versions < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7UT85 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7UT86 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7UT87 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7VE85 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7VK87 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7VU85 (CP300) (All versions < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 Compact 7SX800 (CP050) (All versions < V9.80). Affected devices do not properly limit the path accessible via their webserver. This could allow an authenticated remote attacker to read arbitrary files from the filesystem of affected devices.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-53649?: A vulnerability has been identified in SIPROTEC 5 6MD84 (CP300) (All versions < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 6MD85 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 6MD86 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 6MD89 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.68), SIPROTEC 5 6MU85 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7KE85 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7SA82 (CP100) (All versions >= V7.80 < V8.90), SIPROTEC 5 7SA82 (CP150) (All versions < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7SA86 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7SA87 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7SD82 (CP100) (All versions >= V7.80 < V8.90), SIPROTEC 5 7SD82 (CP150) (All versions < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7SD86 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7SD87 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7SJ81 (CP100) (All versions >= V7.80 < V8.90), SIPROTEC 5 7SJ81 (CP150) (All versions < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7SJ82 (CP100) (All versions >= V7.80 < V8.90), SIPROTEC 5 7SJ82 (CP150) (All versions < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7SJ85 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7SJ86 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7SK82 (CP100) (All versions >= V7.80 < V8.90), SIPROTEC 5 7SK82 (CP150) (All versions < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7SK85 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7SL82 (CP100) (All versions >= V7.80 < V8.90), SIPROTEC 5 7SL82 (CP150) (All versions < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7SL86 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7SL87 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7SS85 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7ST85 (CP300) (All versions < V9.68), SIPROTEC 5 7ST86 (CP300) (All versions < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7SX82 (CP150) (All versions < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7SX85 (CP300) (All versions < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7SY82 (CP150) (All versions < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7UM85 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7UT82 (CP100) (All versions >= V7.80 < V8.90), SIPROTEC 5 7UT82 (CP150) (All versions < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7UT85 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7UT86 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7UT87 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7VE85 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7VK87 (CP300) (All versions >= V7.80 < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 7VU85 (CP300) (All versions < V9.80), SIPROTEC 5 Compact 7SX800 (CP050) (All versions < V9.80). Affected devices do not properly limit the path accessible via their webserver. This could allow an authenticated remote attacker to read arbitrary files from the filesystem of affected devices.
How severe is CVE-2024-53649?: CVE-2024-53649 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-53649 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53649?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-53649 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-53649 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52018.
When was CVE-2024-53649 published?: CVE-2024-53649 was published on 2025-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-194557.html

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