VulnerabilityPublished 10 Jun 2025

CVE-2024-41797: Siemens RUGGEDCOM RST2428P · Improper Privilege Management

Affects Siemens RUGGEDCOM RST2428PSource CVE Database V5

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 4.3 Medium.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 09:15 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score

4.3Medium

How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.

EPSS: 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 31% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: Low
Availability: None

Bold values are the worst case: easiest to exploit or largest impact.

Attack Vector: Network: The vulnerable component is bound to the network stack and the set of possible attackers extends beyond the other options listed, up to and including the entire Internet. Such a vulnerability is often termed 'remotely exploitable' and can be thought of as an attack being exploitable at the protocol level one or more network hops away (e.g., across one or more routers).
Attack Complexity: Low: Specialized access conditions or extenuating circumstances do not exist. An attacker can expect repeatable success against the vulnerable component.
Privileges Required: Low: The attacker is authorized with (i.e., requires) privileges that provide basic user capabilities that could normally affect only settings and files owned by a user. Alternatively, an attacker with Low privileges may have the ability to cause an impact only to non-sensitive resources.
User Interaction: None: The vulnerable system can be exploited without any interaction from any user.
Scope: Unchanged: An exploited vulnerability can only affect resources managed by the same security authority. In this case, the vulnerable component and the impacted component are either the same, or both are managed by the same security authority.
Confidentiality: None: There is no loss of confidentiality within the impacted component.
Integrity: Low: Modification of data is possible, but the attacker does not have control over the consequence of a modification, or the amount of modification is limited. The data modification does not have a direct, serious impact on the impacted component.
Availability: None: There is no impact to availability within the impacted component.

Definitions: FIRST CVSS v3.1 specification.

Exploitation evidence

Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 10 Jun 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

Disclosed: The CVE record is public on cve.org. Its publication is t = 0.
Detectable: A public nuclei template can find exposed instances, for defenders and attackers alike.
Weaponised: Public exploit code exists in Metasploit or Exploit-DB, or CISA SSVC reports a public proof of concept.
Exploited in the wild: CISA KEV lists it, CISA SSVC rates exploitation active, or a source reports attacks.
Observed by OffSeq Mirage: OffSeq Mirage honeypot sensors recorded attack traffic for this CVE, or found exposed hosts without attack traffic.

Moments are spaced evenly, not to scale; a dashed line marks a gap of six months or more. Deltas count from t = 0. Sources that give only a date (CISA KEV, Exploit-DB, or a time of exactly 00:00Z) read “same day” rather than hours. Metasploit modules carry the flaw’s disclosure date, not their release date, and nuclei templates carry no date, so both appear above but not on the timeline.

What to do

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
Siemens RUGGEDCOM RST2428P	Affected =0	Fixed in–

AI-suggested

1. Immediate mitigation should focus on restricting or disabling guest-level access on affected Siemens devices to prevent unauthorized command execution. 2. Implement strong authentication mechanisms, including complex passwords and, where possible, multi-factor authentication for device management interfaces. 3. Monitor and audit access logs closely for any unusual guest account activity, even though logs can be cleared, correlating with network traffic anomalies. 4. Network segmentation should isolate industrial control devices from general IT networks and limit remote access to trusted personnel only. 5. Siemens should be engaged to obtain and apply firmware updates or patches that address this improper privilege management vulnerability as soon as they become available. 6. Where patching is delayed, consider compensating controls such as enhanced network intrusion detection systems (IDS) tuned to detect anomalous command execution patterns on these devices. 7. Regularly back up system logs and configuration data externally to prevent loss from local log clearing. 8. Conduct security awareness training for operational technology (OT) staff to recognize and respond to suspicious activities involving device management interfaces.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM RST2428P (6GK6242-6PA00) (All versions < V3.1), SCALANCE XC316-8 (6GK5324-8TS00-2AC2) (All versions < V3.1), SCALANCE XC324-4 (6GK5328-4TS00-2AC2) (All versions < V3.1), SCALANCE XC324-4 EEC (6GK5328-4TS00-2EC2) (All versions < V3.1), SCALANCE XC332 (6GK5332-0GA00-2AC2) (All versions < V3.1), SCALANCE XC416-8 (6GK5424-8TR00-2AC2) (All versions < V3.1), SCALANCE XC424-4 (6GK5428-4TR00-2AC2) (All versions < V3.1), SCALANCE XC432 (6GK5432-0GR00-2AC2) (All versions < V3.1), SCALANCE XCH328 (6GK5328-4TS01-2EC2) (All versions < V3.1), SCALANCE XCM324 (6GK5324-8TS01-2AC2) (All versions < V3.1), SCALANCE XCM328 (6GK5328-4TS01-2AC2) (All versions < V3.1), SCALANCE XCM332 (6GK5332-0GA01-2AC2) (All versions < V3.1), SCALANCE XR302-32 (6GK5334-5TS00-2AR3) (All versions < V3.1), SCALANCE XR302-32 (6GK5334-5TS00-3AR3) (All versions < V3.1), SCALANCE XR302-32 (6GK5334-5TS00-4AR3) (All versions < V3.1), SCALANCE XR322-12 (6GK5334-3TS00-2AR3) (All versions < V3.1), SCALANCE XR322-12 (6GK5334-3TS00-3AR3) (All versions < V3.1), SCALANCE XR322-12 (6GK5334-3TS00-4AR3) (All versions < V3.1), SCALANCE XR326-8 (6GK5334-2TS00-2AR3) (All versions < V3.1), SCALANCE XR326-8 (6GK5334-2TS00-3AR3) (All versions < V3.1), SCALANCE XR326-8 (6GK5334-2TS00-4AR3) (All versions < V3.1), SCALANCE XR326-8 EEC (6GK5334-2TS00-2ER3) (All versions < V3.1), SCALANCE XR502-32 (6GK5534-5TR00-2AR3) (All versions < V3.1), SCALANCE XR502-32 (6GK5534-5TR00-3AR3) (All versions < V3.1), SCALANCE XR502-32 (6GK5534-5TR00-4AR3) (All versions < V3.1), SCALANCE XR522-12 (6GK5534-3TR00-2AR3) (All versions < V3.1), SCALANCE XR522-12 (6GK5534-3TR00-3AR3) (All versions < V3.1), SCALANCE XR522-12 (6GK5534-3TR00-4AR3) (All versions < V3.1), SCALANCE XR526-8 (6GK5534-2TR00-2AR3) (All versions < V3.1), SCALANCE XR526-8 (6GK5534-2TR00-3AR3) (All versions < V3.1), SCALANCE XR526-8 (6GK5534-2TR00-4AR3) (All versions < V3.1), SCALANCE XRH334 (24 V DC, 8xFO, CC) (6GK5334-2TS01-2ER3) (All versions < V3.1), SCALANCE XRM334 (230 V AC, 12xFO) (6GK5334-3TS01-3AR3) (All versions < V3.1), SCALANCE XRM334 (230 V AC, 8xFO) (6GK5334-2TS01-3AR3) (All versions < V3.1), SCALANCE XRM334 (230V AC, 2x10G, 24xSFP, 8xSFP+) (6GK5334-5TS01-3AR3) (All versions < V3.1), SCALANCE XRM334 (24 V DC, 12xFO) (6GK5334-3TS01-2AR3) (All versions < V3.1), SCALANCE XRM334 (24 V DC, 8xFO) (6GK5334-2TS01-2AR3) (All versions < V3.1), SCALANCE XRM334 (24V DC, 2x10G, 24xSFP, 8xSFP+) (6GK5334-5TS01-2AR3) (All versions < V3.1), SCALANCE XRM334 (2x230 V AC, 12xFO) (6GK5334-3TS01-4AR3) (All versions < V3.1), SCALANCE XRM334 (2x230 V AC, 8xFO) (6GK5334-2TS01-4AR3) (All versions < V3.1), SCALANCE XRM334 (2x230V AC, 2x10G, 24xSFP, 8xSFP+) (6GK5334-5TS01-4AR3) (All versions < V3.1). Affected devices contain an incorrect authorization check vulnerability. This could allow an authenticated remote attacker with "guest" role to invoke an internal "do system" command which exceeds their privileges. This command allows the execution of certain low-risk actions, the most critical of which is clearing the local system log.

Impact

For European organizations, especially those operating critical infrastructure sectors such as energy, manufacturing, transportation, and utilities, this vulnerability poses a moderate risk. Siemens SCALANCE and RUGGEDCOM devices are widely used in industrial environments across Europe due to Siemens' strong market presence. An attacker exploiting this flaw could erase system logs, impeding detection and forensic analysis of malicious activities. Although the vulnerability does not directly enable system takeover or data exfiltration, the ability to remove audit trails can facilitate prolonged undetected intrusions or sabotage. This is particularly concerning in regulated environments subject to stringent cybersecurity and compliance requirements (e.g., NIS Directive, GDPR). The vulnerability requires authenticated guest access, which might be obtained via weak credentials, social engineering, or other attack vectors, emphasizing the importance of strong access controls. The medium severity rating reflects that while the immediate damage is limited, the indirect consequences on incident response and system integrity could be significant in high-value industrial contexts.

Summary

CVE-2024-41797 is a security vulnerability identified in multiple Siemens industrial networking devices, specifically the RUGGEDCOM RST2428P and a wide range of SCALANCE series switches and routers (all versions prior to V3.1). The root cause is an improper privilege management flaw (CWE-269) that allows an authenticated remote attacker with only "guest" level access to invoke an internal "do system" command. This command exceeds the privileges normally granted to the guest role and permits execution of certain low-risk system actions, the most significant being the ability to clear the local system log. The vulnerability arises due to incorrect authorization checks that fail to properly restrict guest users from executing this command. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 4.3 (medium severity), reflecting that the attack vector is network-based (AV:N), requires low attack complexity (AC:L), but does require privileges (PR:L) and no user interaction (UI:N). The impact is limited to integrity, as confidentiality and availability are not directly affected. While the actions enabled by this command are considered low risk, clearing system logs can hinder forensic investigations and incident response, potentially allowing attackers to cover their tracks after further exploitation. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches are linked yet, indicating that mitigation may require Siemens firmware updates or configuration changes once available. The affected devices are industrial-grade network switches and routers commonly deployed in critical infrastructure and industrial control systems (ICS).

CWE-269Improper Privilege Management (opens in a new tab)
Class weaknessLikelihood of exploit: MediumOWASP Top 10 A06:2025: Insecure Design (opens in a new tab)
The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
MITRE discourages mapping vulnerabilities to this broad entry; the root cause is usually a more specific weakness.
Architecture and Design · Operation
Very carefully manage the setting, management, and handling of privileges. Explicitly manage trust zones in the software.
Architecture and Design · Separation of Privilege
Follow the principle of least privilege when assigning access rights to entities in a software system.
Architecture and Design · Separation of Privilege
Consider following the principle of separation of privilege. Require multiple conditions to be met before permitting access to a system resource.
OWASP Cheat Sheets
Docker Security (opens in a new tab)
Third Party Javascript Management (opens in a new tab)
Virtual Patching (opens in a new tab)
Secure Design Principles (opens in a new tab)
OWASP ASVS 4.0.3
V1.4.4 (opens in a new tab)
V1.4.5 (opens in a new tab)
V1.10.1 (opens in a new tab)
Attack patterns
Restful Privilege Elevation (opens in a new tab)
Privilege Abuse (opens in a new tab)
Privilege Escalation (opens in a new tab)
From MITRE CWE, MITRE CAPEC and OWASP (Top 10, OpenCRE).

References

cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-633269.html (opens in a new tab)

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Description

AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 10 Jul 2025, 20:02 UTC

WeaknessesCWE-269

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