SB2020011504 - Authentication bypass in Siemens SCALANCE X Switches



SB2020011504 - Authentication bypass in Siemens SCALANCE X Switches

Published: January 15, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020011504
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-13933)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to violate access-control rules.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected system contains an authentication bypass vulnerability. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted GET request to specific uniform resource locator on the web configuration interface of the device and obtain sensitive information or change the device configuration.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.