CVE-2013-0678: Medium severity siemens simatic pcs 7 vulnerability

Published Mar 21, 2013
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Updated

Siemens WinCC before 7.2, as used in SIMATIC PCS7 before 8.0 SP1 and other products, does not properly represent WebNavigator credentials in a database, which makes it easier for remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information via a SQL query.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Siemens SIMATIC PCS7<=8.0
Siemens WinCC<=7.0
Siemens WinCC=7.0
Siemens WinCC=7.0-sp1
Siemens WinCC=7.0-sp2

Event History

Mar 21, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-0678?

CVE-2013-0678 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on sensitive information exposure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-0678?

To fix CVE-2013-0678, upgrade Siemens WinCC to version 7.2 or later and ensure proper database protection measures are in place.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2013-0678?

CVE-2013-0678 affects users of Siemens WinCC versions prior to 7.2 and SIMATIC PCS7 versions prior to 8.0 SP1.

4

What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2013-0678?

CVE-2013-0678 can be exploited by remote authenticated users performing SQL queries to obtain sensitive information.

5

Is there any mitigation for CVE-2013-0678 if I can't upgrade?

If upgrading is not possible, restricting access to the database and monitoring user queries can help mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2013-0678.

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