CVE-2024-41980: Medium severity SmartClient Opcenter QL Home (SC) vulnerability

Published Aug 12, 2025
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Updated

A vulnerability has been identified in SmartClient modules Opcenter QL Home (SC) (All versions >= V13.2 < V2506), SOA Audit (All versions >= V13.2 < V2506), SOA Cockpit (All versions >= V13.2 < V2506). The affected application do not encrypt the communication in LDAP interface by default. This could allow an authenticated attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Affected Software

4 affected components
SmartClient Opcenter QL Home (SC)>=13.2<2506
SmartClient SOA Audit>=13.2<2506
SmartClient SOA Cockpit>=13.2<2506
Siemens Opcenter Quality=13.2

Event History

Aug 12, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:16 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-41980?

CVE-2024-41980 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the lack of encryption in LDAP communication.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-41980?

To mitigate CVE-2024-41980, ensure that LDAP communications are properly encrypted using secure protocols.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-41980?

CVE-2024-41980 affects SmartClient modules Opcenter QL Home, SOA Audit, and SOA Cockpit for versions between 13.2 and before 2506.

4

What impact does CVE-2024-41980 have on data security?

CVE-2024-41980 could potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive data transmitted over LDAP due to unencrypted communications.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-41980?

As of now, there is no specific patch for CVE-2024-41980, but users should implement configuration changes to secure LDAP communications.

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