CVE-2024-32742: siemens simatic_cn_4100_firmware
CVSS: 7.6v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 14-05-2024Last modified 02-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2024-32742 is a high (CVSS 7.6) vulnerability in siemens simatic_cn_4100_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 32.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.6/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.39%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 14-05-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 02-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC CN 4100 (All versions < V3.0). The affected device contains an unrestricted USB port. An attacker with local access to the device could potentially misuse the port for booting another operating system and gain complete read/write access to the filesystem.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.6Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.6HighCVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.39%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
32%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.39% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.39%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Siemens1 product
- simatic_cn_4100_firmware< V3.0 | < 3.0
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-273900.htmlVendor Advisory