CVE-2023-49251
Siemens SIMATIC CN 4100 Root RCE via Authentication Bypass
Description
A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC CN 4100 (All versions < V2.7). The "intermediate installation" system state of the affected application allows an attacker to add their own login credentials to the device. This allows an attacker to remotely login as root and take control of the device even after the affected device is fully set up.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 9, 2024, 10:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 12, 2024, 3:37 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
3.9
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-2023-49251.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-777015.pdf | Patch Vendor Advisory |
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CVE-2023-49251 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.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jan. 12, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-777015.pdf No Types Assigned https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-777015.pdf Patch, Vendor Advisory Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_cn_4100:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2.7 -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 09, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC CN 4100 (All versions < V2.7). The "intermediate installation" system state of the affected application allows an attacker to add their own login credentials to the device. This allows an attacker to remotely login as root and take control of the device even after the affected device is fully set up. Added Reference Siemens AG https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-777015.pdf [No types assigned] Added CWE Siemens AG CWE-639 Added CVSS V3.1 Siemens AG AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-49251 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2023-49251
weaknesses.
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.08 }} 0.03%
score
0.31827
percentile