CVE-2022-23449: High severity siemens simatic energy manager basic vulnerability

Published Apr 12, 2022
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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.

Affected Software

4 affected components
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

Event History

Apr 12, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:07 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:07 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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