CVE-2021-33721: siemens sinec_network_management_system OS Command Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2021-33721 is a high (CVSS 9.0) OS Command Injection vulnerability in siemens sinec_network_management_system. EPSS estimates a 2.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 85.5% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 10-08-2021
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 03-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC NMS (All versions < V1.0 SP2). The affected application incorrectly neutralizes special elements when creating batch operations which could lead to command injection. An authenticated remote attacker with administrative privileges could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system with system privileges.

• CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.