Vulnerability identifier: #VU68123

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-40147

CWE-ID: CWE-295

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Industrial Edge Management
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a lack of validation of the server certificate when initiating a TLS connection. A remote attacker can perform a man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack and spoof a trusted entity.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-649853.pdf

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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.