#VU23709 Arbitrary file upload in SPPA-T3000 Application Server - CVE-2019-18288

Vulnerability identifier: #VU23709

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-18288

CWE-ID: CWE-434

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SPPA-T3000 Application Server
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: Siemens

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file uploads. A remote authenticated attacker can upload and execute arbitrary file on the target system.

Note: an attacker needs to have access to the Application Highway in order to exploit this vulnerability.

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

Vulnerable software versions

SPPA-T3000 Application Server: All versions

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External links
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-451445.pdf

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.