7.8
CWE
20 22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-26293: Input Validation

First published: Tue Apr 11 2023(Updated: )

A vulnerability has been identified in Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA Portal) V15 (All versions), Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA Portal) V16 (All versions < V16 Update 7), Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA Portal) V17 (All versions < V17 Update 6), Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA Portal) V18 (All versions < V18 Update 1). Affected products contain a path traversal vulnerability that could allow the creation or overwrite of arbitrary files in the engineering system. If the user is tricked to open a malicious PC system configuration file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to achieve arbitrary code execution.

Credit: productcert@siemens.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Siemens Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA Portal)=15
Siemens Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA Portal)=16
Siemens Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA Portal)=17
Siemens Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA Portal)=18
Siemens Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA Portal)=17
Siemens Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA Portal)=17-update1
Siemens Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA Portal)=17-update2
Siemens Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA Portal)=17-update3
Siemens Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA Portal)=17-update4
Siemens Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA Portal)=17-update5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-26293?

    CVE-2023-26293 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability in Siemens TIA Portal.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-26293?

    To mitigate CVE-2023-26293, update to TIA Portal Version 16 Update 7, Version 17 Update 6, or the latest available version.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2023-26293?

    CVE-2023-26293 affects Siemens TIA Portal versions 15, 16 (all versions before Update 7), and 17 (all versions before Update 6).

  • Can CVE-2023-26293 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2023-26293 may allow an attacker to exploit the vulnerability remotely under certain conditions.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-26293?

    CVE-2023-26293 is a vulnerability related to insufficient authentication, leading to potential unauthorized access.

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