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CVE-2023-45205

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.16%

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CVE-2023-45205 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been identified in SICAM PAS/PQS (All versions >= V8.00 < V8.20). The affected application is installed with specific files and folders with insecure permissions. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SICAM PAS/PQS (All versions >= V8.00 < V8.20). The affected application is installed with specific files and folders with insecure permissions. This could allow an authenticated local attacker to inject arbitrary code and escalate privileges to `NT AUTHORITY/SYSTEM`.

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
0.16%

5.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SiemensSicam Pas\/Pqs>= 8.00, < 8.20

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-45205?
A vulnerability has been identified in SICAM PAS/PQS (All versions >= V8.00 < V8.20). The affected application is installed with specific files and folders with insecure permissions. This could allow an authenticated local attacker to inject arbitrary code and escalate privileges to `NT AUTHORITY/SYSTEM`.
How severe is CVE-2023-45205?
CVE-2023-45205 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45205?
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