CVE-2021-45460

Name: CVE-2021-45460
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-11T12:15:10.193+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-45460 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been identified in SICAM PQ Analyzer (All versions < V3.18). A service is started by an unquoted registry entry. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SICAM PQ Analyzer (All versions < V3.18). A service is started by an unquoted registry entry. As there are spaces in this path, attackers with write privilege to those directories might be able to plant executables that will run in place of the legitimate process. Attackers might achieve persistence on the system ("backdoors") or cause a denial of service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.83%

52.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	Sicam Pq Analyzer Firmware	< 3.18

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-173318.pdfPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-173318.pdfPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 11, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-45460?

How severe is CVE-2021-45460?

CVE-2021-45460 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-45460?

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