#VU59232 Improper Certificate Validation in SINUMERIK Edge - CVE-2021-42027
Published: January 5, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU59232
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-42027
CWE-ID: CWE-295
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
SINUMERIK Edge
SINUMERIK Edge
Software vendor:
Siemens
Siemens
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper certificate validation when initiating a TLS connection. A remote attacker can interfere in the communication path between the client and the intended server and spoof a trusted entity.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.