Authorization bypass through user-controlled key in Siemens Industrial Edge
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2021-37184 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-639 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Industrial Edge Management Server applications / SCADA systems |
| Vendor |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Authorization bypass through user-controlled key
EUVDB-ID: #VU56643
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-37184
CWE-ID:
CWE-639 - Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exist due to insufficient access authorization. A remote attacker can change the password of any user in the system under certain circumstances and impersonate any valid user on an affected system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIndustrial Edge Management: before 1.3
External linkshttp://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-692317.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.
