What is the severity of CVE-2022-23449?

The severity of CVE-2022-23449 is considered high due to its ability to allow local attackers to execute code with elevated privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23449?

To fix CVE-2022-23449, you should update your Siemens SIMATIC Energy Manager Basic or PRO to version 7.3 Update 1 or higher.

Who is affected by CVE-2022-23449?

CVE-2022-23449 affects all versions of Siemens SIMATIC Energy Manager Basic and PRO prior to 7.3 Update 1.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-23449?

CVE-2022-23449 is a DLL Hijacking vulnerability that can be exploited by placing a malicious DLL in the application's directory.

What could happen if CVE-2022-23449 is exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2022-23449 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on the affected system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-23449

high

7.3

CWE

427

12/4/2022

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-23449

First published: Tue Apr 12 2022(Updated: )

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC Energy Manager Basic (All versions < V7.3 Update 1), SIMATIC Energy Manager PRO (All versions < V7.3 Update 1). A DLL Hijacking vulnerability could allow a local attacker to execute code with elevated privileges by placing a malicious DLL in one of the directories on the DLL search path.

Credit: productcert@siemens.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Siemens Simatic Energy Manager Basic	<7.3
Siemens Simatic Energy Manager Basic	=7.3
Siemens Simatic Energy Manager Pro	<7.3
Siemens Simatic Energy Manager Pro	=7.3

Remedy

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-655554.pdf

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Reference Links

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-655554.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-23449?
The severity of CVE-2022-23449 is considered high due to its ability to allow local attackers to execute code with elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23449?
To fix CVE-2022-23449, you should update your Siemens SIMATIC Energy Manager Basic or PRO to version 7.3 Update 1 or higher.
Who is affected by CVE-2022-23449?
CVE-2022-23449 affects all versions of Siemens SIMATIC Energy Manager Basic and PRO prior to 7.3 Update 1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-23449?
CVE-2022-23449 is a DLL Hijacking vulnerability that can be exploited by placing a malicious DLL in the application's directory.
What could happen if CVE-2022-23449 is exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2022-23449 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on the affected system.

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