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CRITICAL
CVE-2018-4834
Siemens Desigo PXC00-U Firmware Upload Vulnerability
Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Desigo PXC00-E.D V4.10 (All versions < V4.10.111), Desigo PXC00-E.D V5.00 (All versions < V5.0.171), Desigo PXC00-E.D V5.10 (All versions < V5.10.69), Desigo PXC00-E.D V6.00 (All versions < V6.0.204), Desigo PXC00/64/128-U V4.10 (All versions < V4.10.111 only with web module), Desigo PXC00/64/128-U V5.00 (All versions < V5.0.171 only with web module), Desigo PXC00/64/128-U V5.10 (All versions < V5.10.69 only with web module), Desigo PXC00/64/128-U V6.00 (All versions < V6.0.204 only with web module), Desigo PXC001-E.D V4.10 (All versions < V4.10.111), Desigo PXC001-E.D V5.00 (All versions < V5.0.171), Desigo PXC001-E.D V5.10 (All versions < V5.10.69), Desigo PXC001-E.D V6.00 (All versions < V6.0.204), Desigo PXC100-E.D V4.10 (All versions < V4.10.111), Desigo PXC100-E.D V5.00 (All versions < V5.0.171), Desigo PXC100-E.D V5.10 (All versions < V5.10.69), Desigo PXC100-E.D V6.00 (All versions < V6.0.204), Desigo PXC12-E.D V4.10 (All versions < V4.10.111), Desigo PXC12-E.D V5.00 (All versions < V5.0.171), Desigo PXC12-E.D V5.10 (All versions < V5.10.69), Desigo PXC12-E.D V6.00 (All versions < V6.0.204), Desigo PXC200-E.D V4.10 (All versions < V4.10.111), Desigo PXC200-E.D V5.00 (All versions < V5.0.171), Desigo PXC200-E.D V5.10 (All versions < V5.10.69), Desigo PXC200-E.D V6.00 (All versions < V6.0.204), Desigo PXC22-E.D V4.10 (All versions < V4.10.111), Desigo PXC22-E.D V5.00 (All versions < V5.0.171), Desigo PXC22-E.D V5.10 (All versions < V5.10.69), Desigo PXC22-E.D V6.00 (All versions < V6.0.204), Desigo PXC22.1-E.D V4.10 (All versions < V4.10.111), Desigo PXC22.1-E.D V5.00 (All versions < V5.0.171), Desigo PXC22.1-E.D V5.10 (All versions < V5.10.69), Desigo PXC22.1-E.D V6.00 (All versions < V6.0.204), Desigo PXC36.1-E.D V4.10 (All versions < V4.10.111), Desigo PXC36.1-E.D V5.00 (All versions < V5.0.171), Desigo PXC36.1-E.D V5.10 (All versions < V5.10.69), Desigo PXC36.1-E.D V6.00 (All versions < V6.0.204), Desigo PXC50-E.D V4.10 (All versions < V4.10.111), Desigo PXC50-E.D V5.00 (All versions < V5.0.171), Desigo PXC50-E.D V5.10 (All versions < V5.10.69), Desigo PXC50-E.D V6.00 (All versions < V6.0.204), Desigo PXM20-E V4.10 (All versions < V4.10.111), Desigo PXM20-E V5.00 (All versions < V5.0.171), Desigo PXM20-E V5.10 (All versions < V5.10.69), Desigo PXM20-E V6.00 (All versions < V6.0.204). A remote attacker with network access to the device could potentially upload a new firmware image to the devices without prior authentication.

INFO

Published Date :

Jan. 24, 2018, 4:29 p.m.

Last Modified :

June 13, 2023, 9:15 a.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

3.9
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2018-4834 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Siemens pxc12\/22\/36-e.d_firmware
2 Siemens pxc00\/50\/100\/200-e.d_firmware
3 Siemens pxc00\/64\/128-u_firmware
4 Siemens pxc001-e.d_firmware
5 Siemens pxm20-e_firmware
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2018-4834.

URL Resource
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-824231.pdf

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2018-4834 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Removed CVSS V3 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Jun. 13, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Description A vulnerability has been identified in Desigo Automation Controllers Products and Desigo Operator Unit PXM20-E. A remote attacker with network access to the device could potentially upload a new firmware image to the devices without prior authentication. A vulnerability has been identified in Desigo PXC00-E.D V4.10 (All versions < V4.10.111), Desigo PXC00-E.D V5.00 (All versions < V5.0.171), Desigo PXC00-E.D V5.10 (All versions < V5.10.69), Desigo PXC00-E.D V6.00 (All versions < V6.0.204), Desigo PXC00/64/128-U V4.10 (All versions < V4.10.111 only with web module), Desigo PXC00/64/128-U V5.00 (All versions < V5.0.171 only with web module), Desigo PXC00/64/128-U V5.10 (All versions < V5.10.69 only with web module), Desigo PXC00/64/128-U V6.00 (All versions < V6.0.204 only with web module), Desigo PXC001-E.D V4.10 (All versions < V4.10.111), Desigo PXC001-E.D V5.00 (All versions < V5.0.171), Desigo PXC001-E.D V5.10 (All versions < V5.10.69), Desigo PXC001-E.D V6.00 (All versions < V6.0.204), Desigo PXC100-E.D V4.10 (All versions < V4.10.111), Desigo PXC100-E.D V5.00 (All versions < V5.0.171), Desigo PXC100-E.D V5.10 (All versions < V5.10.69), Desigo PXC100-E.D V6.00 (All versions < V6.0.204), Desigo PXC12-E.D V4.10 (All versions < V4.10.111), Desigo PXC12-E.D V5.00 (All versions < V5.0.171), Desigo PXC12-E.D V5.10 (All versions < V5.10.69), Desigo PXC12-E.D V6.00 (All versions < V6.0.204), Desigo PXC200-E.D V4.10 (All versions < V4.10.111), Desigo PXC200-E.D V5.00 (All versions < V5.0.171), Desigo PXC200-E.D V5.10 (All versions < V5.10.69), Desigo PXC200-E.D V6.00 (All versions < V6.0.204), Desigo PXC22-E.D V4.10 (All versions < V4.10.111), Desigo PXC22-E.D V5.00 (All versions < V5.0.171), Desigo PXC22-E.D V5.10 (All versions < V5.10.69), Desigo PXC22-E.D V6.00 (All versions < V6.0.204), Desigo PXC22.1-E.D V4.10 (All versions < V4.10.111), Desigo PXC22.1-E.D V5.00 (All versions < V5.0.171), Desigo PXC22.1-E.D V5.10 (All versions < V5.10.69), Desigo PXC22.1-E.D V6.00 (All versions < V6.0.204), Desigo PXC36.1-E.D V4.10 (All versions < V4.10.111), Desigo PXC36.1-E.D V5.00 (All versions < V5.0.171), Desigo PXC36.1-E.D V5.10 (All versions < V5.10.69), Desigo PXC36.1-E.D V6.00 (All versions < V6.0.204), Desigo PXC50-E.D V4.10 (All versions < V4.10.111), Desigo PXC50-E.D V5.00 (All versions < V5.0.171), Desigo PXC50-E.D V5.10 (All versions < V5.10.69), Desigo PXC50-E.D V6.00 (All versions < V6.0.204), Desigo PXM20-E V4.10 (All versions < V4.10.111), Desigo PXM20-E V5.00 (All versions < V5.0.171), Desigo PXM20-E V5.10 (All versions < V5.10.69), Desigo PXM20-E V6.00 (All versions < V6.0.204). A remote attacker with network access to the device could potentially upload a new firmware image to the devices without prior authentication.
    Added CVSS V3.1 Siemens AG AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Removed Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102850 [Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry]
    Removed Reference https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-025-02 [Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource]
    Removed Reference https://www.siemens.com/cert/pool/cert/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-824231.pdf [Vendor Advisory]
    Added Reference https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-824231.pdf [No Types Assigned]
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Oct. 09, 2019

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CWE Siemens AG CWE-306
  • Modified Analysis by [email protected]

    Mar. 27, 2019

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Mar. 26, 2019

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Description A vulnerability has been identified in Desigo Automation Controllers Compact PXC12/22/36-E.D, Desigo Automation Controllers Modular PXC00/50/100/200-E.D, Desigo Automation Controllers PXC00/64/128-U with Web module, Desigo Automation Controllers for Integration PXC001-E.D, Desigo Operator Unit PXM20-E. A remote attacker with network access to the device could potentially upload a new firmware image to the devices without prior authentication. A vulnerability has been identified in Desigo Automation Controllers Products and Desigo Operator Unit PXM20-E. A remote attacker with network access to the device could potentially upload a new firmware image to the devices without prior authentication.
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Feb. 15, 2018

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
    Added CVSS V3 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-025-02 No Types Assigned https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-025-02 Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
    Changed Reference Type http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102850 No Types Assigned http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102850 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
    Changed Reference Type https://www.siemens.com/cert/pool/cert/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-824231.pdf No Types Assigned https://www.siemens.com/cert/pool/cert/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-824231.pdf Vendor Advisory
    Added CWE CWE-434
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:siemens:pxc12\/22\/36-e.d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 6.00.204 OR cpe:2.3:h:siemens:pxc12\/22\/36-e.d:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:siemens:pxc00\/50\/100\/200-e.d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 6.00.204 OR cpe:2.3:h:siemens:pxc00\/50\/100\/200-e.d:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:siemens:pxc00\/64\/128-u_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 6.00.204 OR cpe:2.3:h:siemens:pxc00\/64\/128-u:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:siemens:pxc001-e.d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 6.00.204 OR cpe:2.3:h:siemens:pxc001-e.d:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:siemens:pxm20-e_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 6.00.204 OR cpe:2.3:h:siemens:pxm20-e:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Feb. 01, 2018

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102850 [No Types Assigned]
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Jan. 26, 2018

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-025-02 [No Types Assigned]
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2018-4834 is associated with the following CWEs:

Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.50 }} 0.05%

score

0.76617

percentile

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