MEDIUM CVSS 6.5
Published: 2025-05-13

CVE-2024-51446

siemens polarion_alm Security Advisory (CVE-2024-51446)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2024-51446 impacting siemens polarion_alm. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
A vulnerability has been identified in Polarion V2310 (All versions), Polarion V2404 (All versions < V2404.4). The file upload feature of the affected application improperly sanitizes xml files. This could allow an authenticated remote attacker to conduct a stored cross-site scripting attack by uploading specially crafted xml files that are later downloaded and viewed by other users of the application.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
Required (UI:R)
User must click or open resource
Scope
Changed (S:C)
Impacts components beyond caller authority
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
Low (A:L)
Partial service performance degradation

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product siemens / polarion_alm
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-79

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-2024-51446 impacting siemens polarion_alm.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2024-51446.yaml
id: cve-2024-51446

info:
  name: siemens polarion_alm - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2024-51446 affecting siemens polarion_alm.
    Evaluation: A vulnerability has been identified in Polarion V2310 (All versions), Polarion V2404 (All versions &lt; V2404.4). The file upload feature of the affec...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2024-51446
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
    cvss-score: 6.5
    cve-id: CVE-2024-51446
    cwe-id: CWE-79
  tags: cve,cve-2024-51446,siemens,polarion_alm,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "polarion_alm"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2024-51446.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2024-51446
# Target: siemens polarion_alm | CVSS: 6.5 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2024-51446 (siemens polarion_alm)...")
    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 polarion_alm scope (*).")
        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-2024-51446.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2024-51446
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install polarion_alm 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade polarion_alm 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update polarion_alm

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

# 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-2024-51446 in siemens polarion_alm?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update siemens polarion_alm 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-2024-51446?

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-2024-51446?

CVE-2024-51446 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.5
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2024-51446
Weakness CWE-79
Vendor siemens
Product polarion_alm
Published 2025-05-13
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L