CVE-2024-41979: A vulnerability has been identified in SmartClient modules Opcenter QL Home (SC) (All versions >= V13.2 < V250

Routine

HIGH 7.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-41979 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting opcenter quality. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 93%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2025-08-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Siemens AG · Vendor: siemens

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-08-12 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

siemens opcenter quality DOWNGRADE

Affected: 13.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 13.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy opcenter-quality || rpm -q opcenter-quality || opcenter-quality --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 13.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison opcenter-quality sudo apt install opcenter-quality=<VERSION_BEFORE_13.2> sudo apt-mark hold opcenter-quality

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list opcenter-quality sudo dnf downgrade opcenter-quality-<VERSION_BEFORE_13.2> sudo dnf versionlock add opcenter-quality

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-41979?

opcenter quality: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-41979 being exploited?

CVE-2024-41979 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-41979 affect?

CVE-2024-41979 affects opcenter quality. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). 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 enfo

How urgent is CVE-2024-41979?

Priority 27/100. High severity

Software pages

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