CVE-2021-33722

Name: CVE-2021-33722
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-12T10:15:11.717+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 0.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-33722 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC NMS (All versions < V1.0 SP2 Update 1). The affected system has a Path Traversal vulnerability when exporting a firmware container. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC NMS (All versions < V1.0 SP2 Update 1). The affected system has a Path Traversal vulnerability when exporting a firmware container. With this a privileged authenticated attacker could create arbitrary files on an affected system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.83%

52.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	Sinec Nms	< 1.0
Siemens	Sinec Nms	1.0

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-163251.pdfPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-163251.pdfPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 12, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-33722?

How severe is CVE-2021-33722?

CVE-2021-33722 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-33722?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST