Vulnerability identifier: #VU55778
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-285
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
SIMATIC ET 200SP Open Controller CPU 1515SP PC2
Server applications /
SCADA systems
SIMATIC S7-PLCSIM Advanced
Server applications /
SCADA systems
SIMATIC S7-1500 Software Controller
Server applications /
SCADA systems
SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU family
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
TIM 1531 IRC
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
SIMATIC Drive Controller
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Vendor: Siemens
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient authorization checks. A remote attacker can read PLC variables from the affected devices.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
SIMATIC ET 200SP Open Controller CPU 1515SP PC2: All versions
SIMATIC S7-PLCSIM Advanced: 2.0
SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU family: 4.4
SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU: 2.5
SIMATIC S7-1500 Software Controller: 2.5
TIM 1531 IRC: 2.1
External links
http://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-865327.pdf
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.