CVE-2023-49251: simatic cn 4100 — Fix

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-639 CWE-639

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
siemens	simatic_cn_4100_firmware	< 2.7
siemens	simatic_cn_4100	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-777015.pdf https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-777015.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-49251? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-49251? +

CVE-2023-49251 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-49251? +

CVE-2023-49251 affects products from siemens, specifically: simatic_cn_4100, simatic_cn_4100_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-49251? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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