Untrusted search path in TIA Multiuser Server - CVE-2022-35868
Published: February 21, 2023 / Updated: February 22, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU72458
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-35868
CWE-ID: CWE-426
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
TIA Multiuser Server
TIA Multiuser Server
Software vendor:
Siemens
Siemens
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to uncontrolled search path element. A local user can trick a victim to start the service from an attacker controlled path, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.