CVE-2021-37173

What it is

A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000 (All versions < V2.14.1), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1400 (All versions < V2.14.1), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1500 (All versions < V2.14.1), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1501 (All versions < V2.14.1), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1510 (All versions < V2.14.1), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1511 (All versions < V2.14.1), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1512 (All versions < V2.14.1), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1524 (All versions < V2.14.1), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1536 (All versions < V2.14.1), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX5000 (All versions < V2.14.1). The command line interface of affected devices insufficiently restrict file read and write operations for low privileged users. This could allow an authenticated remote attacker to escalate privileges and gain root access to the device.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

1.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2021-09-14 11:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 04:00 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 1.6% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 8.8 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2021-09-14 11:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 04:00 UTC

Exploit probability

1.6% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-269 · Improper privilege management

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Siemens Ruggedcom Rox rx1400 Firmware < 2.14.1
• Siemens Ruggedcom Rox mx5000 Firmware < 2.14.1
• Siemens Ruggedcom Rox rx1500 Firmware < 2.14.1
• Siemens Ruggedcom Rox rx1501 Firmware < 2.14.1
• Siemens Ruggedcom Rox rx1510 Firmware < 2.14.1
• Siemens Ruggedcom Rox rx1511 Firmware < 2.14.1
• Siemens Ruggedcom Rox rx1512 Firmware < 2.14.1
• Siemens Ruggedcom Rox rx1524 Firmware < 2.14.1

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 8.8

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

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