#VU14417 Relative path traversal in Siemens Automation License Manager - CVE-2018-11455 

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#VU14417 Relative path traversal in Siemens Automation License Manager - CVE-2018-11455

Published: August 14, 2018 / Updated: August 15, 2018


Vulnerability identifier: #VU14417
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-11455
CWE-ID: CWE-23
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Siemens Automation License Manager
Software vendor:
Siemens

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to conduct directory traversal attack on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to relative path traversal. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website, move arbitrary files to conduct path traversal attack and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Update to version 6.0.1.

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