HIGH
CVE-2021-41057
CWE-59Published: November 14, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.1
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
In WIBU CodeMeter Runtime before 7.30a, creating a crafted CmDongles symbolic link will overwrite the linked file without checking permissions.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-41057 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.1.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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https://cdn.wibu.com/fileadmin/wibu_downloads/security_advisories/Advisory_WIBU-210910-01.pdfMitigation · Vendor Advisory
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https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-580693.pdfThird Party Advisory
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https://www.wibu.com/us/support/security-advisories.htmlVendor Advisory
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https://cdn.wibu.com/fileadmin/wibu_downloads/security_advisories/Advisory_WIBU-210910-01.pdfMitigation · Vendor Advisory
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https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-580693.pdfThird Party Advisory
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https://www.wibu.com/us/support/security-advisories.htmlVendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2021-41057
CVSS Score7.1 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-59
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 14, 2021
Related CVEs (CWE-59)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-41057 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.