#VU97162 Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files in Siemens products - CVE-2024-43781


| Updated: 2024-09-16

Vulnerability identifier: #VU97162

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43781

CWE-ID: CWE-532

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SINUMERIK 828D
Server applications / SCADA systems
SINUMERIK 840D sl
Server applications / SCADA systems
SINUMERIK ONE
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Siemens

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to software stores sensitive information into log files within the Create MyConfig (CMC). A local user can read the log files and gain access to sensitive data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SINUMERIK 828D: 4

SINUMERIK 840D sl: 4


External links
http://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-097786.html
http://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-256-04


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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


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