Vulnerability identifier: #VU23595

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-13947

CWE-ID: CWE-319

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SiNVR 3 Central Control Server (CCS)
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Siemens

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the user configuration menu in the web interface transfers user passwords in cleartext to the client (browser). A remote authenticated administrator with ability to intercept network traffic can gain access to sensitive data.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

SiNVR 3 Central Control Server (CCS): All versions

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External links
http://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-761617.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.