Opcenter Quality
CVE-2024-41979
HIGH
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Authorization logic validation
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: adjacent network attack vector, high complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction not required. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.02%. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026
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 <. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5). No vendor patch available.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Review and test authorization logic, implement consistent access control checks, use centralized authorization framework.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863), which allows attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources. 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. Affected products include: Siemens Opcenter Quality.
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Severity by source
CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
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.
Executive ViewAI
Organizations using A vulnerability face notable risk from CVE-2024-41979, a incorrect authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 7.5. Attackers could bypass security controls to gain unauthorized access to protected resources and sensitive data. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and consider compensating controls in the interim.
Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Implement network-level access controls to limit exposure; (2) Enable enhanced monitoring and alerting; (3) Apply principle of least privilege.
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Attack Technique
Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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