Vulnerability identifier: #VU65279

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-33736

CWE-ID: CWE-303

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Opcenter Quality
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Siemens

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected application does not properly validate login information during authentication. A remote attacker on the local network can login without credentials.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Opcenter Quality: 13.1 - 13.2

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External links
http://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-944952.pdficsa-22-195-17

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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