7.5
CWE
255
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-3958

First published: Fri Jun 14 2013(Updated: )

The login implementation in the Web Navigator in Siemens WinCC before 7.2 Update 1, as used in SIMATIC PCS7 8.0 SP1 and earlier and other products, has a hardcoded account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via an unspecified request.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7<=8.0
Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7=8.0
Siemens WinCC<=7.2
Siemens WinCC=7.0
Siemens WinCC=7.0-sp1
Siemens WinCC=7.0-sp2
Siemens WinCC=7.0-sp3
Siemens WinCC=7.1
Siemens WinCC=7.1-sp1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-3958?

    CVE-2013-3958 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the presence of a hardcoded account that allows unauthorized access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-3958?

    To mitigate CVE-2013-3958, update Siemens WinCC to version 7.2 Update 1 or later to remove the hardcoded account.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2013-3958?

    CVE-2013-3958 affects Siemens WinCC versions prior to 7.2 Update 1 and the SIMATIC PCS7 version 8.0 SP1 and earlier.

  • Can CVE-2013-3958 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2013-3958 can be exploited remotely due to the hardcoded account vulnerability in the login implementation.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2013-3958 on system security?

    The impact of CVE-2013-3958 includes unauthorized access to systems, which can potentially lead to data breaches and manipulation.

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