CVE-2023-46097

Name: CVE-2023-46097
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-14T11:15:14.36+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8/10EPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-46097 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC PCS neo (All versions < V4.1). The PUD Manager of affected products does not properly neutralize user provided inputs. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC PCS neo (All versions < V4.1). The PUD Manager of affected products does not properly neutralize user provided inputs. This could allow an authenticated adjacent attacker to execute SQL statements in the underlying database.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.43%

34.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	Simatic Pcs Neo	< 4.1

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-456933.pdfPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-456933.pdfPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 14, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-46097?

How severe is CVE-2023-46097?

CVE-2023-46097 has a CVSS score of 8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46097?

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