CVE-2022-46141: Medium severity simatic step 7 vulnerability

Published Dec 12, 2023
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Updated

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) (All versions < V19). An information disclosure vulnerability could allow a local attacker to gain access to the access level password of the SIMATIC S7-1200 and S7-1500 CPUs, when entered by a legitimate user in the hardware configuration of the affected application.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7<19

Event History

Dec 12, 2023
CVE Published
11:25 AM
Data Sourced
11:25 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-46141?

CVE-2022-46141 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-46141?

To mitigate CVE-2022-46141, update your SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) software to version 19 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2022-46141?

CVE-2022-46141 affects all versions of SIMATIC STEP 7 TIA Portal prior to version 19.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2022-46141 allow?

CVE-2022-46141 allows a local attacker to exploit information disclosure related to access level passwords.

5

What systems are impacted by CVE-2022-46141?

CVE-2022-46141 impacts the SIMATIC S7-1200 and S7-1500 CPU models during hardware configuration.

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