CVE-2023-40728

Name: CVE-2023-40728
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-12T10:15:29.21+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-40728 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been identified in QMS Automotive (All versions < V12.39). The QMS.Mobile module of the affected application stores sensitive application data in an external insecure storage. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in QMS Automotive (All versions < V12.39). The QMS.Mobile module of the affected application stores sensitive application data in an external insecure storage. This could allow an attacker to alter content, leading to arbitrary code execution or denial-of-service condition.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.19%

8.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-922

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	Qms Automotive	< 12.39

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-147266.pdfVendor Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-147266.pdfVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 12, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40728?

How severe is CVE-2023-40728?

CVE-2023-40728 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40728?

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