Information disclosure in Siemens SIMATIC PCS neo
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-38558 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-538 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
SIMATIC PCS neo Web applications / Other software |
| Vendor | Siemens |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) File and Directory Information Exposure
EUVDB-ID: #VU80817
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38558
CWE-ID:
CWE-538 - File And Directory Information Exposure
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to the affected application leaks Windows admin credentials. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsSIMATIC PCS neo: 4.0 - 4.0 Update 1
External linkshttp://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-646240.pdf
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
