Vulnerability identifier: #VU17737

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-13808

CWE-ID: CWE-319

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
CP1604
Server applications / SCADA systems
CP1616
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Siemens

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information or cause DoS condition.

The vulnerability exists due to cleartext transmission of sensitive information. A remote attacker with network access to Port 23/TCP can extract internal communication data or cause a denial-of-service condition.

Mitigation
Update the affected products to version 2.8.

Vulnerable software versions

CP1604: 1.0 - 2.7.2

CP1616: 1.0 - 2.7.2

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External links
http://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-559174.pdf

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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.