CVE-2021-40357

Name: CVE-2021-40357
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-14T11:15:26.903+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 1.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-40357 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been identified in Teamcenter Active Workspace V4.3 (All versions < V4.3.10), Teamcenter Active Workspace V5.0 (All versions < V5.0.8), Teamcenter Active Workspace V5.1 (All versions < V5.1.5), Teamcenter Active Workspace V5.2 (All versions < V5.2.1). A path traversal vulnerability in the application could allow an attacker to bypass certain restrictions such as direct access to other services within the host.. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Teamcenter Active Workspace V4.3 (All versions < V4.3.10), Teamcenter Active Workspace V5.0 (All versions < V5.0.8), Teamcenter Active Workspace V5.1 (All versions < V5.1.5), Teamcenter Active Workspace V5.2 (All versions < V5.2.1). A path traversal vulnerability in the application could allow an attacker to bypass certain restrictions such as direct access to other services within the host.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.13%

62.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	Teamcenter Active Workspace	>= 4.3.0, < 4.3.10
Siemens	Teamcenter Active Workspace	>= 5.0.0, < 5.0.8
Siemens	Teamcenter Active Workspace	>= 5.1.0, < 5.1.5
Siemens	Teamcenter Active Workspace	>= 5.2.0, < 5.2.1

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-413407.pdfPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-413407.pdfPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-40357?

How severe is CVE-2021-40357?

CVE-2021-40357 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40357?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-40357?

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Source: NVD / NIST