7.8
CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2011-4878: Path Traversal

First published: Fri Feb 03 2012(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in miniweb.exe in the HMI web server in Siemens WinCC flexible 2004, 2005, 2007, and 2008 before SP3; WinCC V11 (aka TIA portal) before SP2 Update 1; the TP, OP, MP, Comfort Panels, and Mobile Panels SIMATIC HMI panels; WinCC V11 Runtime Advanced; and WinCC flexible Runtime allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..%5c (dot dot backslash) in a URI.

Credit: cret@cert.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Siemens SIMATIC WinCC flexible 2008=2004
Siemens SIMATIC WinCC flexible 2008=2008
Siemens SIMATIC WinCC flexible 2008=2008-sp1
Siemens SIMATIC WinCC flexible 2008=2008-sp2
Siemens SIMATIC WinCC flexible 2008=2007
Siemens SIMATIC WinCC flexible 2008=2005
Siemens WinCC=v11
Siemens WinCC=v11-sp1
Siemens WinCC<=v11
Siemens SIMATIC HMI Panels=tp
Siemens SIMATIC HMI Panels=op
Siemens SIMATIC HMI Panels=mobile_panels
Siemens SIMATIC HMI Panels=comfort_panels
Siemens SIMATIC HMI Panels=mp
Siemens SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Advanced=v11
Siemens SIMATIC WinCC flexible Runtime

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-4878?

    CVE-2011-4878 has a medium severity rating due to the directory traversal vulnerability it introduces in affected Siemens products.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-4878?

    To fix CVE-2011-4878, update your Siemens WinCC flexible and other affected software to the latest available service pack or version.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2011-4878?

    CVE-2011-4878 affects multiple Siemens products including WinCC flexible versions 2004 to 2008, WinCC V11, and various SIMATIC HMI panels.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-4878?

    CVE-2011-4878 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows attackers to read arbitrary files from the filesystem.

  • Can CVE-2011-4878 lead to data exposure?

    Yes, CVE-2011-4878 can lead to unauthorized access and exposure of sensitive files on the system.

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