CVE-2021-40355: High severity Siemens Teamcenter Visualization vulnerability

Published Sep 14, 2021
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Updated

A vulnerability has been identified in Teamcenter V12.4 (All versions < V12.4.0.8), Teamcenter V13.0 (All versions < V13.0.0.7), Teamcenter V13.1 (All versions < V13.1.0.5), Teamcenter V13.2 (All versions < 13.2.0.2). The affected application contains Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability that allows an attacker to use user-supplied input to access objects directly.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Siemens Teamcenter Visualization>=12.4.0<12.4.0.8
Siemens Teamcenter Visualization>=13.0.0<13.0.0.7
Siemens Teamcenter Visualization>=13.1.0<13.1.0.5
Siemens Teamcenter Visualization>=13.2.0<13.2.0.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Teamcenter to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in V12.4.0.8
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Teamcenter to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in V13.0.0.7
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Teamcenter to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in V13.1.0.5
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Teamcenter to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.2.0.2

Event History

Sep 14, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:47 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:47 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40355?

CVE-2021-40355 has a high severity rating due to its potential for exploitation through Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR).

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-40355?

To fix CVE-2021-40355, upgrade to Teamcenter versions V12.4.0.8, V13.0.0.7, V13.1.0.5, or V13.2.0.2 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2021-40355?

CVE-2021-40355 affects Teamcenter versions V12.4 (below 12.4.0.8), V13.0 (below 13.0.0.7), V13.1 (below 13.1.0.5), and V13.2 (below 13.2.0.2).

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-40355?

CVE-2021-40355 is classified as an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2021-40355 lead to data exposure?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2021-40355 can potentially lead to unauthorized access and data exposure.

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