CVE-2013-6920: Critical severity Siemens Sinamics S\/g Family Firmware vulnerability

Published Dec 7, 2013
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Updated

Siemens SINAMICS S/G controllers with firmware before 4.6.11 do not require authentication for FTP and TELNET sessions, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via TCP traffic to port (1) 21 or (2) 23.

Affected Software

28 affected components
Siemens Sinamics S\/g Family Firmware<=4.6
Siemens Sinamics G110
Siemens Sinamics G110d
Siemens Sinamics G120
Siemens Sinamics G120c
Siemens Sinamics G120d
Siemens Sinamics G120p
Siemens Sinamics G130
Siemens Sinamics G150
Siemens Sinamics G180
Siemens Sinamics S110
Siemens Sinamics S120
Siemens Sinamics S120cm
Siemens Sinamics S150
All of the following
Siemens Sinamics S\/g Family Firmware<=4.6
Any of the following
Siemens Sinamics G110
Siemens Sinamics G110d
Siemens Sinamics G120
Siemens Sinamics G120c
Siemens Sinamics G120d
Siemens Sinamics G120p
Siemens Sinamics G130
Siemens Sinamics G150
Siemens Sinamics G180
Siemens Sinamics S110
Siemens Sinamics S120
Siemens Sinamics S120cm
Siemens Sinamics S150

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Siemens SINAMICS S/G controllers to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.6.11
  2. Compensating control

    Restrict network access to TCP ports 21 (FTP) and 23 (TELNET) so remote clients cannot reach the controllers until authentication is present.

Event History

Dec 7, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-6920?

CVE-2013-6920 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the lack of authentication for FTP and TELNET sessions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-6920?

To fix CVE-2013-6920, users should upgrade to firmware version 4.6.11 or later for affected Siemens SINAMICS S/G controllers.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2013-6920?

CVE-2013-6920 affects Siemens SINAMICS S/G controllers with firmware versions prior to 4.6.11, including models like G110, G120, and others.

4

What risks does CVE-2013-6920 pose to my system?

CVE-2013-6920 allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions, potentially compromising system integrity and security.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-6920?

There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2013-6920; the recommended action is to update to the patched firmware.

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