CVE-2023-49621: simatic cn 4100 — Fix

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC CN 4100 (All versions < V2.7). The "intermediate installation" system state of the affected application uses default credential with admin privileges. An attacker could use the credentials to gain complete control of the affected device.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-1392 CWE-1392

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
siemens	simatic_cn_4100_firmware	< 2.7
siemens	simatic_cn_4100	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-777015.pdf https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-777015.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-49621? +

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC CN 4100 (All versions < V2.7). The "intermediate installation" system state of the affected application uses default credential with admin privileges. An attacker could use the credentials to gain complete control of the affected device. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2023-49621? +

CVE-2023-49621 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-49621? +

CVE-2023-49621 affects products from siemens, specifically: simatic_cn_4100, simatic_cn_4100_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-49621? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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