Vulnerability identifier: #VU61226

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-25311

CWE-ID: CWE-269

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SINEC NMS
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

Vendor: Siemens

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software do not properly check privileges between users during the same web browser session, creating an unintended sphere of control. A local user can escalate privileges.

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

Vulnerable software versions

SINEC NMS: All versions

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External links
http://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-250085.pdf

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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