MEDIUM CVSS 4.8
Published: 2025-08-12

CVE-2024-41982

siemens opcenter_quality Security Advisory (CVE-2024-41982)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2024-41982 impacting siemens opcenter_quality. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.8 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
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 have adequate encryption of sensitive information. This could allow an authenticated attacker to gain access of sensitive information.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Adjacent (AV:A)
Requires shared subnet / local network access
Attack Complexity
High (AC:H)
Depends on race conditions or environment
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product siemens / opcenter_quality
Affected Versions 13.2
Weakness Enumeration CWE-311

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2024-41982 impacting siemens opcenter_quality.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2024-41982.yaml
id: cve-2024-41982

info:
  name: siemens opcenter_quality - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2024-41982 affecting siemens opcenter_quality.
    Evaluation: A vulnerability has been identified in SmartClient modules Opcenter QL Home (SC) (All versions &gt;= V13.2 &lt; V2506), SOA Audit (All versions &gt;= ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2024-41982
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 4.8
    cve-id: CVE-2024-41982
    cwe-id: CWE-311
  tags: cve,cve-2024-41982,siemens,opcenter_quality,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "opcenter_quality"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2024-41982.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2024-41982
# Target: siemens opcenter_quality | CVSS: 4.8 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2024-41982 (siemens opcenter_quality)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against siemens opcenter_quality scope (13.2).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2024-41982.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2024-41982
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install opcenter_quality 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade opcenter_quality 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update opcenter_quality

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i opcenter_quality 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i opcenter_quality

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2024-41982 in siemens opcenter_quality?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update siemens opcenter_quality packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2024-41982?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2024-41982?

CVE-2024-41982 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.8 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.8
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2024-41982
Weakness CWE-311
Vendor siemens
Product opcenter_quality
Published 2025-08-12
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N