What is the severity of CVE-2022-43724?

CVE-2022-43724 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthenticated remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43724?

To mitigate CVE-2022-43724, upgrade SICAM PAS/PQS to version 7.0 or newer and disable the xp_cmdshell feature.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-43724?

CVE-2022-43724 affects all versions of SICAM PAS/PQS prior to version 7.0.

What are the risks associated with CVE-2022-43724?

The risks include exposure of sensitive database credentials and the ability for attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands.

Can CVE-2022-43724 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-43724 can be exploited by unauthenticated remote attackers due to the cleartext transmission of database credentials.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-43724

critical

9.8

CWE

319

13/12/2022

21/11/2024

CVE-2022-43724

First published: Tue Dec 13 2022(Updated: )

A vulnerability has been identified in SICAM PAS/PQS (All versions < V7.0). Affected software transmits the database credentials for the inbuilt SQL server in cleartext. In combination with the by default enabled xp_cmdshell feature unauthenticated remote attackers could execute custom OS commands. At the time of assigning the CVE, the affected firmware version of the component has already been superseded by succeeding mainline versions.

Credit: productcert@siemens.com productcert@siemens.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Siemens SICAM PAS/PQS	<7.0

Remedy

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-849072.pdf

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Reference Links

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-849072.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-43724?
CVE-2022-43724 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthenticated remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43724?
To mitigate CVE-2022-43724, upgrade SICAM PAS/PQS to version 7.0 or newer and disable the xp_cmdshell feature.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-43724?
CVE-2022-43724 affects all versions of SICAM PAS/PQS prior to version 7.0.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2022-43724?
The risks include exposure of sensitive database credentials and the ability for attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands.
Can CVE-2022-43724 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2022-43724 can be exploited by unauthenticated remote attackers due to the cleartext transmission of database credentials.

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