CVE-2021-37174

Name: CVE-2021-37174
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-14T11:15:25.273+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-37174 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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 affected devices have a privilege escalation vulnerability, if exploited, an attacker could gain root user access.. EPSS estimates a 1.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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 affected devices have a privilege escalation vulnerability, if exploited, an attacker could gain root user access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.12%

62.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-250

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	Ruggedcom Rox Rx1400 Firmware	< 2.14.1
Siemens	Ruggedcom Rox Mx5000 Firmware	< 2.14.1
Siemens	Ruggedcom Rox Rx1500 Firmware	< 2.14.1
Siemens	Ruggedcom Rox Rx1501 Firmware	< 2.14.1
Siemens	Ruggedcom Rox Rx1510 Firmware	< 2.14.1
Siemens	Ruggedcom Rox Rx1511 Firmware	< 2.14.1
Siemens	Ruggedcom Rox Rx1512 Firmware	< 2.14.1
Siemens	Ruggedcom Rox Rx1524 Firmware	< 2.14.1
Siemens	Ruggedcom Rox Rx1536 Firmware	< 2.14.1
Siemens	Ruggedcom Rox Rx5000 Firmware	< 2.14.1

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-150692.pdfPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-150692.pdfPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 14, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-37174?

How severe is CVE-2021-37174?

CVE-2021-37174 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-37174?

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