#VU83169 Missing Authentication for Critical Function in SIMATIC PCS neo - CVE-2023-46096
Published: November 15, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU83169
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-46096
CWE-ID: CWE-306
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
SIMATIC PCS neo
SIMATIC PCS neo
Software vendor:
Siemens
Siemens
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to missing authentication for critical function in the PUD Manager. A remote attacker on the local network can generate a privileged token and upload additional documents.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.