Vulnerability identifier: #VU77344

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 8.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-25910

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SIMATIC PCS 7
Server applications / SCADA systems
SIMATIC S7-PM
Server applications / SCADA systems
SIMATIC STEP 7
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Siemens

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote user can use embedded functions of the database and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SIMATIC PCS 7: All versions

SIMATIC S7-PM: All versions

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External links
http://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-968170.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.