Vulnerability identifier: #VU23593

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-13943

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
EN100 Ethernet module IEC 61850 variant
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances
EN100 Ethernet module PROFINET IO variant
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances
EN100 Ethernet module Modbus TCP variant
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances
EN100 Ethernet module DNP3 TCP variant
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances
EN100 Ethernet module IEC 104 variant
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances

Vendor: Siemens

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in the web interface. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

EN100 Ethernet module IEC 61850 variant: All versions

EN100 Ethernet module PROFINET IO variant: All versions

EN100 Ethernet module Modbus TCP variant: All versions

EN100 Ethernet module DNP3 TCP variant: All versions

EN100 Ethernet module IEC 104 variant: All versions

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External links
http://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-418979.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.