CVE-2018-13812

Name: CVE-2018-13812
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-13T16:29:00.29+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-13812 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels 4" - 22" (All versions < V15 Update 4), SIMATIC HMI Comfort Outdoor Panels 7" & 15" (All versions < V15 Update 4), SIMATIC HMI KTP Mobile Panels KTP400F, KTP700, KTP700F, KTP900 and KTP900F (All versions < V15 Update 4), SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Advanced (All versions < V15 Update 4), SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Professional (All versions < V15 Update 4), SIMATIC WinCC (TIA Portal) (All versions < V15 Update 4), SIMATIC HMI Classic Devices (TP/MP/OP/MP Mobile Panel) (All versions). A directory traversal vulnerability could allow to download arbitrary files from the device. EPSS estimates a 3.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels 4" - 22" (All versions < V15 Update 4), SIMATIC HMI Comfort Outdoor Panels 7" & 15" (All versions < V15 Update 4), SIMATIC HMI KTP Mobile Panels KTP400F, KTP700, KTP700F, KTP900 and KTP900F (All versions < V15 Update 4), SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Advanced (All versions < V15 Update 4), SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Professional (All versions < V15 Update 4), SIMATIC WinCC (TIA Portal) (All versions < V15 Update 4), SIMATIC HMI Classic Devices (TP/MP/OP/MP Mobile Panel) (All versions). A directory traversal vulnerability could allow to download arbitrary files from the device. The security vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker with network access to the integrated web server. No user interaction and no authentication is required to exploit the vulnerability. The vulnerability impacts the confidentiality of the device. At the time of advisory publication no public exploitation of this security vulnerability was known.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.57%

87.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	Simatic Hmi Comfort Panels Firmware	<= 15.0
Siemens	Simatic Hmi Comfort Outdoor Panels Firmware	<= 15.0
Siemens	Simatic Hmi Ktp Mobile Panels Ktp400f Firmware	<= 15.0
Siemens	Simatic Hmi Ktp Mobile Panels Ktp700 Firmware	<= 15.0
Siemens	Simatic Hmi Ktp Mobile Panels Ktp700f Firmware	<= 15.0
Siemens	Simatic Hmi Ktp Mobile Panels Ktp900 Firmware	<= 15.0
Siemens	Simatic Hmi Ktp Mobile Panels Ktp900f Firmware	<= 15.0
Siemens	Simatic Wincc \(Tia Portal\)	<= 15.0
Siemens	Simatic Wincc Runtime	<= 15.0
Siemens	Simatic Hmi Tp Firmware	All versions
Siemens	Simatic Hmi Mp Firmware	All versions
Siemens	Simatic Hmi Op Firmware	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105922Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-233109.pdfVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105922Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-233109.pdfVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 13, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-13812?

How severe is CVE-2018-13812?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-13812 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-13812?

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Source: NVD / NIST