CVE-2021-40356: XEE
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 application contains a XML External Entity Injection (XXE) vulnerability. This could allow an attacker to view files on the application server filesystem.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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Siemens Teamcenterto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 12.4.0.8 - Upgrade
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Siemens Teamcenterto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 13.0.0.7 - Upgrade
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Siemens Teamcenterto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 13.1.0.5 - Upgrade
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Siemens Teamcenterto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 13.2.0.2
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-40356?
CVE-2021-40356 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for XML External Entity Injection.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40356?
To remediate CVE-2021-40356, it is recommended to upgrade to Teamcenter versions V12.4.0.8, V13.0.0.7, V13.1.0.5, or V13.2.0.2 or later.
Which versions of Teamcenter are affected by CVE-2021-40356?
CVE-2021-40356 affects Teamcenter versions V12.4 (all versions less than V12.4.0.8), V13.0 (all versions less than V13.0.0.7), V13.1 (all versions less than V13.1.0.5), and V13.2 (all versions less than V13.2.0.2).
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-40356?
CVE-2021-40356 is classified as an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) vulnerability.
Who is impacted by CVE-2021-40356?
Organizations using affected versions of Siemens Teamcenter Visualization software are impacted by CVE-2021-40356.