CVE-2023-30897: High severity siemens wincc vulnerability

Published Jun 13, 2023
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Updated

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC WinCC (All versions < V7.5.2.13). Affected applications fail to set proper access rights for their installation folder if a non-default installation path was chosen during installation. This could allow an authenticated local attacker to inject arbitrary code and escalate privileges.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Siemens WinCC<7.5.2.13

Event History

Jun 13, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:17 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:17 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-30897?

CVE-2023-30897 has been assigned a high severity rating due to the potential for authenticated local attackers to exploit access rights issues.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-30897?

To fix CVE-2023-30897, ensure that the assembly folder permissions are properly configured following the latest installation guidelines.

3

What versions of SIMATIC WinCC are affected by CVE-2023-30897?

CVE-2023-30897 affects all versions of SIMATIC WinCC prior to version 7.5.2.13.

4

Can CVE-2023-30897 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2023-30897 requires local access, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely by an attacker.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2023-30897?

CVE-2023-30897 can be exploited by authenticated local users with sufficient privileges to access the installation folder.

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