Vulnerability identifier: #VU15300

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-13802

CWE-ID: CWE-269

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ROX II
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Siemens

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote high-privileged attacker to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management. A remote attacker with a high-privileged user account access via SSH interface in on Port 22/TCP can circumvent restrictions and execute arbitrary operating system commands.

Mitigation
Update to version 2.12.1.

Vulnerable software versions

ROX II: All versions

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External links
http://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-493830.pdf

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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.