CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-13809: XSS

First published: Wed Apr 17 2019(Updated: )

A vulnerability has been identified in CP 1604 (All versions), CP 1616 (All versions). The integrated web server of the affected CP devices could allow Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks if unsuspecting users are tricked into following a malicious link. User interaction is required for a successful exploitation. At the time of advisory publication no public exploitation of this vulnerability was known.

Credit: productcert@siemens.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Siemens Simatic CP 1604 Firmware<=2.8
Siemens CP 1604 Firmware
Siemens CP1616 Firmware<=2.8
Siemens CP 1616 Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-13809?

    CVE-2018-13809 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-13809?

    To mitigate CVE-2018-13809, ensure you are using the latest firmware version for Siemens CP 1604 and CP 1616 devices.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2018-13809?

    CVE-2018-13809 affects all versions of Siemens CP 1604 and CP 1616 with firmware versions up to 2.8.

  • What type of attack is associated with CVE-2018-13809?

    CVE-2018-13809 is associated with Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks that require user interaction to exploit.

  • Who is impacted by CVE-2018-13809?

    Users of Siemens CP 1604 and CP 1616 devices are impacted by CVE-2018-13809 if they are tricked into clicking malicious links.

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