CVE-2022-44731: Medium severity siemens simatic wincc open architecture vulnerability
A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC WinCC OA V3.15 (All versions < V3.15 P038), SIMATIC WinCC OA V3.16 (All versions < V3.16 P035), SIMATIC WinCC OA V3.17 (All versions < V3.17 P024), SIMATIC WinCC OA V3.18 (All versions < V3.18 P014). The affected component allows to inject custom arguments to the Ultralight Client backend application under certain circumstances. This could allow an authenticated remote attacker to inject arbitrary parameters when starting the client via the web interface (e.g., open attacker chosen panels with the attacker's credentials or start a Ctrl script).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-44731?
The severity of CVE-2022-44731 is medium with a severity value of 5.4.
Which versions of SIMATIC WinCC OA are affected by CVE-2022-44731?
SIMATIC WinCC OA versions 3.15, 3.16, 3.17, and 3.18 are affected by CVE-2022-44731.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-44731?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-44731 by injecting custom arguments into the affected component.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-44731?
Yes, there is a fix available for CVE-2022-44731. Please refer to the provided reference for more information.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) of CVE-2022-44731?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) of CVE-2022-44731 is CWE-88.