CVE-2019-6577: XSS

Published May 14, 2019
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Updated

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels 4" - 22" (All versions < V15.1 Update 1), SIMATIC HMI Comfort Outdoor Panels 7" & 15" (All versions < V15.1 Update 1), SIMATIC HMI KTP Mobile Panels KTP400F, KTP700, KTP700F, KTP900 und KTP900F (All versions < V15.1 Update 1), SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Advanced (All versions < V15.1 Update 1), SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Professional (All versions < V15.1 Update 1), SIMATIC WinCC (TIA Portal) (All versions < V15.1 Update 1), SIMATIC HMI Classic Devices (TP/MP/OP/MP Mobile Panel) (All versions). The integrated web server could allow Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks if an attacker is able to modify particular parts of the device configuration via SNMP. The security vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker with network access to the affected system. Successful exploitation requires system privileges and user interaction. An attacker could use the vulnerability to compromise confidentiality and the integrity of the affected system. At the stage of publishing this security advisory no public exploitation is known.

Affected Software

23 affected components
Siemens Simatic Hmi Comfort Panels Firmware<15.1
Siemens SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels
Siemens Simatic Hmi Comfort Outdoor Panels Firmware<15.1
Siemens Simatic Hmi Comfort Outdoor Panels
Siemens Simatic Hmi Ktp Mobile Panels Ktp400f Firmware<15.1
Siemens Simatic Hmi Ktp Mobile Panels Ktp400f
Siemens Simatic Hmi Ktp Mobile Panels Ktp700 Firmware<15.1
Siemens Simatic Hmi Ktp Mobile Panels Ktp700
Siemens Simatic Hmi Ktp Mobile Panels Ktp700f Firmware<15.1
Siemens Simatic Hmi Ktp Mobile Panels Ktp700f
Siemens Simatic Hmi Ktp Mobile Panels Ktp900 Firmware<15.1
Siemens Simatic Hmi Ktp Mobile Panels Ktp900
Siemens Simatic Hmi Ktp Mobile Panels Ktp900f Firmware<15.1
Siemens Simatic Hmi Ktp Mobile Panels Ktp900f
Siemens Simatic Wincc \(tia Portal\)<15.1
Siemens SIMATIC WinCC Runtime<15.1
Siemens SIMATIC WinCC Runtime<15.1
Siemens Simatic Hmi Tp Firmware
Siemens Simatic Hmi Tp
Siemens Simatic Hmi Mp Firmware
Siemens Simatic Hmi Mp
Siemens Simatic Hmi Op Firmware
Siemens Simatic Hmi Op

Event History

May 14, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:54 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-6577?

The severity of CVE-2019-6577 is medium with a severity value of 5.4.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-6577?

All versions of SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels, SIMATIC HMI Comfort Outdoor Panels, and SIMATIC HMI KTP Mobile Panels before V15.1 Update 1 are affected.

3

How can I fix CVE-2019-6577?

Apply the necessary update to SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels, SIMATIC HMI Comfort Outdoor Panels, and SIMATIC HMI KTP Mobile Panels to version V15.1 Update 1 or higher.

4

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2019-6577?

The CWE IDs for CVE-2019-6577 are 79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation) and 80 (Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page).

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-6577?

More information about CVE-2019-6577 can be found at the following references: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108412, https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-804486.pdf, https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/ICSA-19-134-09.

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