Insufficient Logging in Siemens SIPORT MP

1) Insufficient Logging

EUVDB-ID: #VU25261

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-19277

CWE-ID: CWE-778 - Insufficient Logging

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to create special accounts with administrative privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected device allows the creation of special accounts (service users) with administrative privileges. A remote administrator can perform actions that are not visible to other users of the system, such as granting persons access to a secured area.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SIPORT MP: before 3.1.4

External links

http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-20-042-08
http://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-978558.pdf

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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