Vulnerability identifier: #VU7186

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-6866

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
XHQ Server
Server applications / Web servers

Vendor: Siemens

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists in Siemens XHQ server due to improper access control. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive information that may be used to exceed permission level and perform further attacks.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in information disclosure.

Mitigation
Update to version 4.7.1.3 or 5.0.0.2.

Vulnerable software versions

XHQ Server: 4.7.1 - 5.0.0

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External links
http://www.siemens.com/cert/pool/cert/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-945660.pdf

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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