Vulnerability identifier: #VU56617

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-40357

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Teamcenter Active Workspace
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Siemens

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote administrator can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Teamcenter Active Workspace: 4.3 - 5.2

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External links
http://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-413407.pdf

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.