CVE-2024-41980
Siemens Opcenter QL Home and SOA Components LDAP Unencrypted Communication Vulnerability
Description
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 12, 2025, 12:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 23, 2025, 1:42 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Enable encryption for the LDAP interface.
- Apply vendor patches or updates.
- Secure communication channels used by the application.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-41980.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-382999.html | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Oct. 23, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:siemens:opcenter_quality:13.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type Siemens AG: https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-382999.html Types: Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 12, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description 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. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:A/AC:H/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:A/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-311 Added Reference https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-382999.html