What is the title of the vulnerability?

The title of the vulnerability is 'GE CIMPLICITY 2023 Process Control Vulnerability'.

What is the severity of this vulnerability?

The severity of this vulnerability is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

How does this vulnerability occur?

This vulnerability allows a local attacker to insert malicious configuration files in the expected web server execution path of GE CIMPLICITY 2023, escalating privileges and gaining full control of the HMI software.

How can I fix this vulnerability?

To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches and updates provided by GE.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-4487

high

7.8

CWE

114

5/9/2023

2/8/2024

CVE-2023-4487: GE Digital CIMPLICITY Process Control

First published: Tue Sep 05 2023(Updated: )

GE CIMPLICITY 2023 is by a process control vulnerability, which could allow a local attacker to insert malicious configuration files in the expected web server execution path to escalate privileges and gain full control of the HMI software.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
GE CIMPLICITY	=2023
GE Digital CIMPLICITY	=2023

Remedy

GE Digital recommends users apply the following mitigations: * Update CIMPLICITY to v2023 SIM 1 https://digitalsupport.ge.com/s/article/CIMPLICITY-2023-SIM-1 (login is required) Please refer to GE Digital’s security bulletin https://digitalsupport.ge.com/s/article/GE-Digital-CIMPLICITY-Privilege-Escalation-Vulnerability (login is required) for more information.

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(Appears in the following advisories)

ICSA-23-243-02

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CVE ID?
The CVE ID is CVE-2023-4487.
What is the title of the vulnerability?
The title of the vulnerability is 'GE CIMPLICITY 2023 Process Control Vulnerability'.
What is the severity of this vulnerability?
The severity of this vulnerability is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How does this vulnerability occur?
This vulnerability allows a local attacker to insert malicious configuration files in the expected web server execution path of GE CIMPLICITY 2023, escalating privileges and gaining full control of the HMI software.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches and updates provided by GE.

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