CVE-2023-49692: OS Command Injection

Published Dec 12, 2023
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Updated

A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM RM1224 LTE(4G) EU (6GK6108-4AM00-2BA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), RUGGEDCOM RM1224 LTE(4G) NAM (6GK6108-4AM00-2DA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE M804PB (6GK5804-0AP00-2AA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE M812-1 ADSL-Router (6GK5812-1AA00-2AA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE M812-1 ADSL-Router (6GK5812-1BA00-2AA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE M816-1 ADSL-Router (6GK5816-1AA00-2AA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE M816-1 ADSL-Router (6GK5816-1BA00-2AA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE M826-2 SHDSL-Router (6GK5826-2AB00-2AB2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE M874-2 (6GK5874-2AA00-2AA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE M874-3 (6GK5874-3AA00-2AA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE M876-3 (6GK5876-3AA02-2BA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE M876-3 (ROK) (6GK5876-3AA02-2EA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE M876-4 (6GK5876-4AA10-2BA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE M876-4 (EU) (6GK5876-4AA00-2BA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE M876-4 (NAM) (6GK5876-4AA00-2DA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE MUM853-1 (EU) (6GK5853-2EA00-2DA1) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE MUM856-1 (EU) (6GK5856-2EA00-3DA1) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE MUM856-1 (RoW) (6GK5856-2EA00-3AA1) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE S615 EEC LAN-Router (6GK5615-0AA01-2AA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE S615 LAN-Router (6GK5615-0AA00-2AA2) (All versions < V7.2.2). An Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command with root privileges vulnerability exists in the parsing of the IPSEC configuration. This could allow malicious local administrators to issue commands on system level after a new connection is established.

Affected Software

40 affected components
All of the following
Siemens 6gk6108-4am00-2ba2 Firmware<7.2.2
Siemens 6gk6108-4am00-2ba2
All of the following
Siemens 6gk6108-4am00-2da2 Firmware<7.2.2
Siemens 6gk6108-4am00-2da2
All of the following
Siemens 6gk5804-0ap00-2aa2 Firmware<7.2.2
Siemens 6gk5804-0ap00-2aa2
All of the following
Siemens 6gk5812-1aa00-2aa2 Firmware<7.2.2
Siemens 6gk5812-1aa00-2aa2
All of the following
Siemens 6gk5812-1ba00-2aa2 Firmware<7.2.2
Siemens 6gk5812-1ba00-2aa2
All of the following
Siemens 6gk5816-1aa00-2aa2 Firmware<7.2.2
Siemens 6gk5816-1aa00-2aa2
All of the following
Siemens 6gk5816-1ba00-2aa2 Firmware<7.2.2
Siemens 6gk5816-1ba00-2aa2
All of the following
Siemens 6gk5826-2ab00-2ab2 Firmware<7.2.2
Siemens 6gk5826-2ab00-2ab2
All of the following
Siemens 6gk5874-2aa00-2aa2 Firmware<7.2.2
Siemens 6gk5874-2aa00-2aa2
All of the following
Siemens 6gk5874-3aa00-2aa2 Firmware<7.2.2
Siemens 6gk5874-3aa00-2aa2
All of the following
Siemens 6gk5876-3aa02-2ba2 Firmware<7.2.2
Siemens 6gk5876-3aa02-2ba2
All of the following
Siemens 6gk5876-3aa02-2ea2 Firmware<7.2.2
Siemens 6gk5876-3aa02-2ea2
All of the following
Siemens 6gk5876-4aa10-2ba2 Firmware<7.2.2
Siemens 6gk5876-4aa10-2ba2
All of the following
Siemens 6gk5876-4aa00-2ba2 Firmware<7.2.2
Siemens 6gk5876-4aa00-2ba2
All of the following
Siemens 6gk5876-4aa00-2da2 Firmware<7.2.2
Siemens 6gk5876-4aa00-2da2
All of the following
Siemens 6gk5853-2ea00-2da1 Firmware<7.2.2
Siemens 6gk5853-2ea00-2da1
All of the following
Siemens 6gk5856-2ea00-3da1 Firmware<7.2.2
Siemens 6gk5856-2ea00-3da1
All of the following
Siemens 6gk5856-2ea00-3aa1 Firmware<7.2.2
Siemens 6gk5856-2ea00-3aa1
All of the following
Siemens 6gk5615-0aa00-2aa2 Firmware<7.2.2
Siemens 6gk5615-0aa00-2aa2
All of the following
Siemens 6gk5615-0aa01-2aa2 Firmware<7.2.2
Siemens 6gk5615-0aa01-2aa2

Event History

Dec 12, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:27 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:27 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-49692?

CVE-2023-49692 is classified with a moderate severity level.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-49692?

To fix CVE-2023-49692, upgrade your device firmware to version 7.2.2 or later.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2023-49692?

CVE-2023-49692 affects various Siemens devices including RUGGEDCOM RM1224 LTE and SCALANCE models with versions prior to 7.2.2.

4

Is CVE-2023-49692 a remote exploitation vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2023-49692 can be exploited remotely under certain conditions.

5

What impacts can CVE-2023-49692 have on affected systems?

The impacts of CVE-2023-49692 can include unauthorized access or compromise of device functionality.

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