CVE-2021-37173

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000 (All versions < V2.14.1), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1400 (All versions < V2.14.1), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1500 (All versions < V2.14.1), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1501 (All versions < V2.14.1), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1510 (All versions < V2.14.1), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1511 (All versions < V2.14.1), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1512 (All versions < V2.14.1), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1524 (All versions < V2.14.1), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1536 (All versions < V2.14.1), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX5000 (All versions < V2.14.1). The command line interface of affected devices insufficiently restrict file read and write operations for low privileged users. This could allow an authenticated remote attacker to escalate privileges and gain root access to the device.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.55% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory siemens.com
Affected: Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000
Affected: Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1400
Affected: Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1500
Affected: Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1501
Affected: Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1510
Affected: Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1511
Affected: Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1512
Affected: Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1524
Affected: Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1536
Affected: Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX RX5000
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References

Link Tags
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-150692.pdf patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-37173?
CVE-2021-37173 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-37173?
To fix CVE-2021-37173, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-37173 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-37173 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-37173?
CVE-2021-37173 affects Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000, Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1400, Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1500, Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1501, Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1510, Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1511, Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1512, Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1524, Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1536, Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX RX5000.
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