CVE-2023-46098

Name: CVE-2023-46098
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-14T11:15:14.553+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-46098 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC PCS neo (All versions < V4.1). When accessing the Information Server from affected products, the products use an overly permissive CORS policy. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC PCS neo (All versions < V4.1). When accessing the Information Server from affected products, the products use an overly permissive CORS policy. This could allow an attacker to trick a legitimate user to trigger unwanted behavior.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.62%

45.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-942

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-2023-46098?

How severe is CVE-2023-46098?

CVE-2023-46098 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46098?

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