CVE-2024-1624 in Documentation Server
Summary
by MITRE • 03/01/2024
An OS Command Injection vulnerability affecting documentation server on 3DEXPERIENCE from Release 3DEXPERIENCE R2022x through Release 3DEXPERIENCE R2024x, SIMULIA Abaqus from Release 2022 through Release 2024, SIMULIA Isight from Release 2022 through Release 2024 and CATIA Composer from Release R2023 through Release R2024. A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to arbitrary command execution.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/15/2026
This vulnerability represents a critical operating system command injection flaw that impacts multiple Siemens PLM software products within the 3DEXPERIENCE platform ecosystem. The vulnerability exists in the documentation server component and affects versions from 3DEXPERIENCE R2022x through R2024x, along with SIMULIA Abaqus, Isight, and CATIA Composer across their respective release cycles. The flaw allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the affected systems by crafting specially formatted HTTP requests that bypass normal input validation mechanisms.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient sanitization of user-supplied input within the documentation server's request processing pipeline. When the server receives HTTP requests containing malicious command sequences, it fails to properly validate or escape these inputs before passing them to underlying operating system commands. This design flaw creates an attack surface where crafted payloads can be interpreted and executed by the system shell, effectively allowing remote code execution capabilities. The vulnerability maps directly to CWE-77 which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands, and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.001 for command and scripting interpreter. The injection occurs at the application layer where HTTP request parameters are directly incorporated into system command invocations without proper input filtering or context-aware escaping mechanisms.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple remote code execution, as it provides attackers with elevated privileges and persistent access to affected systems. Once exploited, adversaries can establish backdoors, escalate privileges, exfiltrate sensitive data, or deploy additional malware within the enterprise network. The widespread nature of affected products means that organizations using multiple Siemens PLM solutions could face cascading security breaches across their engineering and design environments. The vulnerability particularly threatens organizations that rely heavily on these platforms for critical product development and simulation workflows, as successful exploitation could compromise intellectual property, disrupt development cycles, and potentially impact product safety and quality assurance processes.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including network segmentation to isolate affected documentation servers, deployment of web application firewalls to detect and block malicious HTTP requests, and comprehensive input validation across all user-facing interfaces. The recommended approach involves applying vendor-provided patches as soon as they become available, implementing strict access controls to limit exposure, and conducting thorough network monitoring to detect anomalous command execution patterns. Additionally, organizations should perform vulnerability assessments to identify all instances of affected software versions and establish incident response procedures for potential exploitation attempts. The remediation strategy should also include regular security training for administrators and developers to recognize and prevent similar input handling vulnerabilities in custom applications.