Auth bypass in Siemens Opcenter Quality

CVE-2024-41979

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 does not enforce mandatory authorization on some functionality level at server side. This could allow an authenticated attacker to gain complete access of the application.

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

EPSS: 0.002 (6.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-41979?
CVE-2024-41979 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Opcenter Quality, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2025-08-12.
How severe is CVE-2024-41979?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.