CVE-2021-45460

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SICAM PQ Analyzer (All versions < V3.18). A service is started by an unquoted registry entry. As there are spaces in this path, attackers with write privilege to those directories might be able to plant executables that will run in place of the legitimate process. Attackers might achieve persistence on the system ("backdoors") or cause a denial of service.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.47%
Vendor Advisory siemens.com
Affected: Siemens SICAM PQ Analyzer
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-45460?
CVE-2021-45460 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-45460?
To fix CVE-2021-45460, 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-2021-45460 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-45460 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-45460?
CVE-2021-45460 affects Siemens SICAM PQ Analyzer.
This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.
© 2025 Under My Watch. All Rights Reserved.