CVE-2023-49621
First published: Tue Jan 09 2024(Updated: )
A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC CN 4100 (All versions < V2.7). The "intermediate installation" system state of the affected application uses default credential with admin privileges. An attacker could use the credentials to gain complete control of the affected device.
Credit: productcert@siemens.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Siemens Simatic Cn 4100 | <2.7 |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-49621?
CVE-2023-49621 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for complete control over affected devices.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49621?
To fix CVE-2023-49621, upgrade the SIMATIC CN 4100 to version 2.7 or later and ensure that default credentials are changed.
What does CVE-2023-49621 affect?
CVE-2023-49621 affects all versions of SIMATIC CN 4100 prior to version 2.7.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2023-49621?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-49621 by using the default administrative credentials to gain unauthorized access and control over the device.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-49621?
Yes, the patch for CVE-2023-49621 is included in the upgrade to SIMATIC CN 4100 version 2.7 or higher.
- agent/type
- agent/remedy
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/references
- agent/description
- collector/nvd-api
- source/NVD
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/severity
- agent/tags
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- vendor/siemens
- canonical/siemens simatic cn 4100