CVE-2024-41977
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedA vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM RM1224 LTE(4G) EU (6GK6108-4AM00-2BA2) (All versions < V8.1), RUGGEDCOM RM1224 LTE(4G) NAM (6GK6108-4AM00-2DA2) (All versions < V8.1), SCALANCE M804PB (6GK5804-0AP00-2AA2) (All versions < V8.1), SCALANCE M812-1 ADSL-Router family (All versions < V8.1), SCALANCE M816-1 ADSL-Router family (All versions < V8.1), SCALANCE M826-2 SHDSL-Router (6GK5826-2AB00-2AB2) (All versions < V8.1), SCALANCE M874-2 (6GK5874-2AA00-2AA2) (All versions < V8.1), SCALANCE M874-3 (6GK5874-3AA00-2AA2) (All versions < V8.1), SCALANCE M874-3 3G-Router (CN) (6GK5874-3AA00-2FA2) (All versions < V8.1), SCALANCE M876-3 (6GK5876-3AA02-2BA2) (All versions < V8.1), SCALANCE M876-3 (ROK) (6GK5876-3AA02-2EA2) (All versions < V8.1), SCALANCE M876-4 (6GK5876-4AA10-2BA2) (All versions < V8.1), SCALANCE M876-4 (EU) (6GK5876-4AA00-2BA2) (All versions < V8.1), SCALANCE M876-4 (NAM) (6GK5876-4AA00-2DA2) (All versions < V8.1), SCALANCE MUM853-1 (A1) (6GK5853-2EA10-2AA1) (All versions < V8.1), SCALANCE MUM853-1 (B1) (6GK5853-2EA10-2BA1) (All versions < V8.1), SCALANCE MUM853-1 (EU) (6GK5853-2EA00-2DA1) (All versions < V8.1), SCALANCE MUM856-1 (A1) (6GK5856-2EA10-3AA1) (All versions < V8.1), SCALANCE MUM856-1 (B1) (6GK5856-2EA10-3BA1) (All versions < V8.1), SCALANCE MUM856-1 (CN) (6GK5856-2EA00-3FA1) (All versions < V8.1), SCALANCE MUM856-1 (EU) (6GK5856-2EA00-3DA1) (All versions < V8.1), SCALANCE MUM856-1 (RoW) (6GK5856-2EA00-3AA1) (All versions < V8.1), SCALANCE S615 EEC LAN-Router (6GK5615-0AA01-2AA2) (All versions < V8.1), SCALANCE S615 LAN-Router (6GK5615-0AA00-2AA2) (All versions < V8.1). Affected devices do not properly enforce isolation between user sessions in their web server component. This could allow an authenticated remote attacker to escalate their privileges on the devices.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · high confidenceThe affected RUGGEDCOM and SCALANCE devices have a session isolation vulnerability in their web server component. An authenticated remote attacker can exploit improper session management to escalate privileges, likely through session hijacking or fixation to access another user's authenticated session.
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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data< 8.1< 8.1< 8.1< 8.1< 8.1< 8.1< 8.1< 8.1CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- Low
- User interaction
- Required
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify the device modelAccess the device web interface, console, or management interface and locate the product name/model information. This is typically visible on the login page, dashboard, or in system information pages.Affected if The device model is one of: Ruggedcom Rm1224 Lte 4g (EU or NAM), Scalance M804pb, Scalance M826 2 Shdsl Router, Scalance M874-2, Scalance M874-3, Scalance M876-3, or Scalance M876-4.
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Check the installed firmware versionLocate the firmware version in the device web interface (usually in the footer, about page, or system status) or via console command such as 'show version' or 'get firmware version'. Compare your version number against the affected range.Affected if The firmware version is below 8.1 (for example, 7.x or earlier).
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Verify the web server component is enabledConfirm that the device web interface is accessible and accepting HTTP/HTTPS connections. Check device network settings or services configuration to verify the web server service is running.Affected if The web-based management interface is enabled and accessible on the device.
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Check for active user sessionsIf available in the web interface, examine the session management or user active sessions panel to observe how sessions are handled and whether multiple users can have simultaneous active sessions.Affected if Multiple authenticated sessions can exist simultaneously and session IDs are not regenerated between logins.
The device is affected if it is one of the listed models, runs firmware version below 8.1, and has the web server interface enabled, allowing potential session hijacking or fixation attacks.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
dbcve · scoped8.1
Update all affected devices to firmware version V8.1 or later to obtain the vendor patch.
V8.1 (or latest available version beyond V8.1)
- 1. Identify the exact model number of the affected Ruggedcom or Scalance device from the affected products list
- 2. Navigate to Siemens Industry Online Support (support.industry.siemens.com) or cert-portal.siemens.com
- 3. Locate the firmware V8.1 or later version for your specific device model
- 4. Download the firmware file following Siemens' standard download procedures
- 5. Review the firmware release notes and upgrade instructions specific to your device
- 6. Apply the firmware upgrade following the device-specific procedure (typically via web UI, FTP, or management interface)
- 7. After upgrade, verify the device is operational and web interface is accessible
- 8. Confirm the firmware version displays as V8.1 or later
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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