CWE
284
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-29130

First published: Tue Jul 11 2023(Updated: )

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC CN 4100 (All versions < V2.5). Affected device consists of improper access controls in the configuration files that leads to privilege escalation. An attacker could gain admin access with this vulnerability leading to complete device control.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Siemens Simatic Cn 4100<2.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-29130?

    CVE-2023-29130 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-29130?

    To fix CVE-2023-29130, upgrade the SIMATIC CN 4100 to version 2.5 or later.

  • What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2023-29130?

    Exploitation of CVE-2023-29130 can lead to unauthorized admin access and full control over the affected device.

  • Which versions of SIMATIC CN 4100 are affected by CVE-2023-29130?

    CVE-2023-29130 affects all versions of SIMATIC CN 4100 that are below version 2.5.

  • Who is the vendor for the affected software in CVE-2023-29130?

    The vendor for the affected software in CVE-2023-29130 is Siemens.

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