CVE-2021-22651: Siemens Solid Edge Viewer ZIP Path Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Feb 23, 2021
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Updated

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Siemens Solid Edge Viewer. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of ZIP files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Other sources

When loading a specially crafted file, Luxion KeyShot versions prior to 10.1, Luxion KeyShot Viewer versions prior to 10.1, Luxion KeyShot Network Rendering versions prior to 10.1, and Luxion KeyVR versions prior to 10.1 are, while processing the extraction of temporary files, suffering from a directory traversal vulnerability, which allows an attacker to store arbitrary scripts into automatic startup folders.

Affected Software

13 affected components
Siemens Solid Edge Viewer
Luxion KeyShot versions prior to 10.1
Luxion KeyShot Viewer versions prior to 10.1
Luxion KeyShot Network Rendering versions prior to 10.1
Luxion KeyVR versions prior to 10.1
Luxion KeyShot<10.1
Luxion KeyShot Network Rendering<10.1
Luxion KeyShot Viewer<10.1
Luxion KeyVR<10.1
Siemens Solid Edge Se2020 Firmware
Siemens Solid Edge SE2020
Siemens Solid Edge Se2021 Firmware
Siemens Solid Edge SE2021

Event History

Feb 23, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:45 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Aug 3, 2024
Advisory Published
via ZDI·06:55 PM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-22651.

2

What is the title of the vulnerability?

The title of the vulnerability is Siemens Solid Edge Viewer ZIP Path Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

3

What is the affected software?

The affected software includes Siemens Solid Edge Viewer, Luxion KeyShot, Luxion KeyShot Network Rendering, Luxion KeyShot Viewer, Luxion KeyVR, Siemens Solid Edge Se2020 Firmware, and Siemens Solid Edge Se2021 Firmware.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22651?

The severity of CVE-2021-22651 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

5

How can I mitigate the vulnerability?

To mitigate the vulnerability, it is recommended to visit the vendor's website for the latest patches and updates.

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