First published: Tue Oct 08 2024(Updated: )
A vulnerability has been identified in Siemens SINEC Security Monitor (All versions < V4.9.0). The affected application does not properly neutralize special elements in user input to the ```ssmctl-client``` command. This could allow an authenticated, lowly privileged local attacker to execute privileged commands in the underlying OS.
Credit: productcert@siemens.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Siemens SINEC Security Monitor | <4.9.0 |
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CVE-2024-47562 has been categorized with a medium severity level due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
To mitigate CVE-2024-47562, upgrade Siemens SINEC Security Monitor to version 4.9.0 or later.
CVE-2024-47562 affects all versions of Siemens SINEC Security Monitor prior to 4.9.0.
CVE-2024-47562 can be exploited by an authenticated, lowly privileged local attacker.
The impact of CVE-2024-47562 allows local attackers to execute privileged commands via the ssmctl-client.