CVE-2021-37173 Privilege escalation in RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000

Q: Is CVE-2021-37173 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-37173 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-37173?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-37173 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

High 8.8 Published 14 Sep 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

An authenticated remote attacker can escalate privileges to root via insufficient file operation restrictions in the CLI of Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX devices.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-37173?

CVE-2021-37173 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000, published on 14 Sep 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000 (All versions < V2.14.1), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1400 (All versions < V2.14.1), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1500 (All versions < V2.14.1), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1501 (All versions < V2.14.1), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1510 (All versions < V2.14.1), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1511 (All versions < V2.14.1), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1512 (All versions < V2.14.1), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1524 (All versions < V2.14.1), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1536 (All versions < V2.14.1), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX5000 (All versions < V2.14.1). The command line interface of affected devices insufficiently restrict file read and write operations for low privileged users. This could allow an authenticated remote attacker to escalate privileges and gain root access to the device.

Weakness: CWE-269

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-37173?

It affects 10 products.

Products include Siemens Ruggedcom Rox Mx5000 Firmware, Siemens Ruggedcom Rox Rx1400 Firmware, Siemens Ruggedcom Rox Rx1500 Firmware, Siemens Ruggedcom Rox Rx1501 Firmware, Siemens Ruggedcom Rox Rx1510 Firmware, Siemens Ruggedcom Rox Rx1511 Firmware and 4 more.

How do I fix CVE-2021-37173?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-37173 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-37173 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-37173 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-59r2-367p-xv4j.