Authentication bypass in Siemens 7KT PAC1200



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2017-9944
CWE-ID CWE-287
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 7KT PAC1200
Client/Desktop applications / File managers, FTP clients

Vendor Siemens

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Authentication bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU8720

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-9944

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication on the target system.

The weakness exists 7KT PAC1200 data manager due to improper authentication. A remote attacker can use an alternate path or channel to the integrated web server (Port 80/TCP), bypass authentication, access the web interface and perform administrative operations.



Mitigation

Update to version 2.03.

Vulnerable software versions

7KT PAC1200: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.siemens.com/cert/pool/cert/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-971654.pdf


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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