CVE-2021-40356 XML external entity in Teamcenter V12.4
An attacker can exploit an XML External Entity injection flaw in Siemens Teamcenter to view files on the application server filesystem.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-40356?
CVE-2021-40356 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Teamcenter Visualization, published on 14 Sep 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability has been identified in Teamcenter V12.4 (All versions < V12.4.0.8), Teamcenter V13.0 (All versions < V13.0.0.7), Teamcenter V13.1 (All versions < V13.1.0.5), Teamcenter V13.2 (All versions < 13.2.0.2). The application contains a XML External Entity Injection (XXE) vulnerability. This could allow an attacker to view files on the application server filesystem.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-40356?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Siemens Teamcenter Visualization.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40356?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-40356 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-40356 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-40356 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Siemens Teamcenter Visualization
- CVE-2021-40355 Missing authorization in Teamcenter V12.4
- CVE-2025-32454 Memory corruption in Teamcenter Visualization V14.3
- CVE-2025-23396 Memory corruption in Teamcenter Visualization V14.3
- CVE-2025-23397 Memory corruption in Teamcenter Visualization V14.3
- CVE-2025-23398 Memory corruption in Teamcenter Visualization V14.3
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7xwv-xhf6-x5cr.