CVE-2023-28832

Name: CVE-2023-28832
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-09T13:15:17.373+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-28832 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC Cloud Connect 7 CC712 (All versions >= V2.0 < V2.1), SIMATIC Cloud Connect 7 CC716 (All versions >= V2.0 < V2.1). The web based management of affected devices does not properly validate user input, making it susceptible to command injection. EPSS estimates a 1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC Cloud Connect 7 CC712 (All versions >= V2.0 < V2.1), SIMATIC Cloud Connect 7 CC716 (All versions >= V2.0 < V2.1). The web based management of affected devices does not properly validate user input, making it susceptible to command injection. This could allow an authenticated privileged remote attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.54%

71.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	6gk1411-1ac00 Firmware	2.0
Siemens	6gk1411-5ac00 Firmware	2.0

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-555292.pdfPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-555292.pdfPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 9, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-28832?

How severe is CVE-2023-28832?

CVE-2023-28832 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28832?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST