CVE-2023-30897
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CVE-2023-30897 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC WinCC (All versions < V7.5.2.13). Affected applications fail to set proper access rights for their installation folder if a non-default installation path was chosen during installation. This could allow an authenticated local attacker to inject arbitrary code and escalate privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC WinCC (All versions < V7.5.2.13). Affected applications fail to set proper access rights for their installation folder if a non-default installation path was chosen during installation. This could allow an authenticated local attacker to inject arbitrary code and escalate privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Siemens | Wincc | < 7.5.2.13 |
References
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-914026.pdfPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-914026.pdfPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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