CVE-2021-41547

Name: CVE-2021-41547
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-14T12:15:09.803+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-41547 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been identified in Teamcenter Active Workspace V4.3 (All versions < V4.3.11), Teamcenter Active Workspace V5.0 (All versions < V5.0.10), Teamcenter Active Workspace V5.1 (All versions < V5.1.6), Teamcenter Active Workspace V5.2 (All versions < V5.2.3). The application contains an unsafe unzipping pattern that could lead to a zip path traversal attack. EPSS estimates a 1.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Teamcenter Active Workspace V4.3 (All versions < V4.3.11), Teamcenter Active Workspace V5.0 (All versions < V5.0.10), Teamcenter Active Workspace V5.1 (All versions < V5.1.6), Teamcenter Active Workspace V5.2 (All versions < V5.2.3). The application contains an unsafe unzipping pattern that could lead to a zip path traversal attack. This could allow and attacker to execute a remote shell with admin rights.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.05%

60.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	Teamcenter Active Workspace	>= 4.3, < 4.3.11
Siemens	Teamcenter Active Workspace	>= 5.0, < 5.0.10
Siemens	Teamcenter Active Workspace	>= 5.1, < 5.1.6
Siemens	Teamcenter Active Workspace	>= 5.2, < 5.2.3

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-133772.pdfPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-133772.pdfPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-41547?

How severe is CVE-2021-41547?

CVE-2021-41547 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41547?

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