CVE-2018-4860: OS Command Injection
A vulnerability has been identified in SCALANCE M875 (All versions). An authenticated remote attacker with access to the web interface (443/tcp), could execute arbitrary operating system commands. Successful exploitation requires that the attacker has network access to the web interface. The attacker must be authenticated as administrative user to exploit the security vulnerability. The vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the device. At the time of advisory publication no public exploitation of this security vulnerability was known.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-4860?
CVE-2018-4860 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary command execution by an authenticated attacker.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4860?
To fix CVE-2018-4860, update the SCALANCE M875 firmware to the latest version provided by Siemens.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-4860?
All versions of the Siemens SCALANCE M875 that have the web interface exposed are vulnerable to CVE-2018-4860.
What type of attacker could exploit CVE-2018-4860?
Only authenticated remote attackers with network access to the web interface can exploit CVE-2018-4860.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2018-4860?
Exploitation of CVE-2018-4860 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the affected device.