CVE-2021-31891
highpriority · track · 41EPSS 0.038 · 90 %ileDEEUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
A vulnerability has been identified in Desigo CC (All versions with OIS Extension Module), GMA-Manager (All versions with OIS running on Debian 9 or earlier), Operation Scheduler (All versions with OIS running on Debian 9 or earlier), Siveillance Control (All versions with OIS running on Debian 9 or earlier), Siveillance Control Pro (All versions). The affected application incorrectly neutralizes special elements in a specific HTTP GET request which could lead to command injection. An unauthenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system with root privileges.
remediations
Vendor fix, mitigation, or workaround guidance, as published by each source.
A vendor fix is available.
- FixedDesigo CCsiemens_psirt
Update the OIS to V2.5.3 or apply the patch
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109799908/ - FixedGMA-Managersiemens_psirt
Update the OIS to V2.5.3 or apply the patch
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109799908/ - FixedOperation Schedulersiemens_psirt
Update the OIS to V2.5.3 or apply the patch
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109799908/ - FixedSiveillance Controlsiemens_psirt
Update the OIS to V2.5.3 or V2.6.1, or apply the patch
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109799908/ - FixedSiveillance Control Prosiemens_psirt
Update the OIS to V2.5.3 or V2.6.0, or apply the patch
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109799908/ - FixedDesigo CCcisa_csaf_ot
Update the OIS to V2.5.3 or apply the patch
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109799908/ - FixedGMA-Managercisa_csaf_ot
Update the OIS to V2.5.3 or apply the patch
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109799908/ - FixedOperation Schedulercisa_csaf_ot
Update the OIS to V2.5.3 or apply the patch
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109799908/ - FixedSiveillance Controlcisa_csaf_ot
Update the OIS to V2.5.3 or V2.6.1, or apply the patch
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109799908/ - FixedSiveillance Control Procisa_csaf_ot
Update the OIS to V2.5.3 or V2.6.0, or apply the patch
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109799908/ - MitigationDesigo CCsiemens_psirt
Ensure that the systems where Siveillance OIS is installed are only accessible by trusted personnel
- MitigationGMA-Managersiemens_psirt
Ensure that the systems where Siveillance OIS is installed are only accessible by trusted personnel
- MitigationOperation Schedulersiemens_psirt
Ensure that the systems where Siveillance OIS is installed are only accessible by trusted personnel
- MitigationSiveillance Controlsiemens_psirt
Ensure that the systems where Siveillance OIS is installed are only accessible by trusted personnel
- MitigationSiveillance Control Prosiemens_psirt
Ensure that the systems where Siveillance OIS is installed are only accessible by trusted personnel
- MitigationDesigo CCcisa_csaf_ot
Ensure that the systems where Siveillance OIS is installed are only accessible by trusted personnel
- MitigationGMA-Managercisa_csaf_ot
Ensure that the systems where Siveillance OIS is installed are only accessible by trusted personnel
- MitigationOperation Schedulercisa_csaf_ot
Ensure that the systems where Siveillance OIS is installed are only accessible by trusted personnel
- MitigationSiveillance Controlcisa_csaf_ot
Ensure that the systems where Siveillance OIS is installed are only accessible by trusted personnel
- MitigationSiveillance Control Procisa_csaf_ot
Ensure that the systems where Siveillance OIS is installed are only accessible by trusted personnel
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · high–critical · 9.1–10
weaknesses
The CWE weakness classes this flaw belongs to.
affected products (25)
Products and version ranges known to be affected.
- siemens siveillance control proall versionsnvdUScpe:2.3:a:siemens:siveillance_control_pro:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
advisories (2)
Vendor and ecosystem advisories describing this.
- SSA-535380SSA-535380: Command Injection Vulnerability in Siveillance OIS Affecting Several Building Management Systems2021-09-14csaf · siemens_psirtDE
The Siveillance Open Interface Services (OIS) application used for integration of different subsystems to several Siemens building management systems contains a command injection vulnerability that could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute code on the affected system with root privileges. Siemens has released patches and updates for Siveillance OIS to apply to the products that incorporate the OIS service, and recommends to update to the latest versions.
- ICSA-21-257-18Siemens Siveillance OIS2021-09-14icsa · cisa_csaf_otUS
The Siveillance Open Interface Services (OIS) application used for integration of different subsystems to several Siemens building management systems contains a command injection vulnerability that could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute code on the affected system with root privileges. Siemens has released patches and updates for Siveillance OIS to apply to the products that incorporate the OIS service, and recommends to update to the latest versions.
also known as (3)
Other names and identifiers for this entity.
sources
Which sources assert this record, and when.
references (6)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-535380.pdfcnnvd
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-31891cnnvd
- https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-257-18cnnvd
- https://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2021091605cnnvd
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-535380.pdfenisa_euvd
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-535380.pdfPatchVendor Advisorynvd
Attackers weaponise vulnerabilities like this against internet-exposed services. See what is exposed on your perimeter with a free passive scan.
Free scan