Vulnerability identifier: #VU65286

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-44222

CWE-ID: CWE-306

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SIMATIC eaSie Core Package
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to the underlying MQTT service does not perform authentication in the default configuration. A remote attacker can send arbitrary messages to the service and thereby issue arbitrary requests in the affected system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-580125.pdficsa-22-195-15

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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 Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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