Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) (All Versions < V15.1). Password hashes with insufficient computational effort could allow an attacker to access to a project file and reconstruct passwords. The vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker with local access to the project file. No user interaction is required to exploit the vulnerability. The vulnerability could allow the attacker to obtain certain passwords from the project. At the time of advisory publication no public exploitation of this vulnerability was known.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Siemens | Simatic Step 7 \(Tia Portal\) | < 15.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105926Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-621493.pdfVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105926Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-621493.pdfVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-13811?
CVE-2018-13811 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) (All Versions < V15.1). Password hashes with insufficient computational effort could allow an attacker to access to a project file an...
How severe is CVE-2018-13811?
CVE-2018-13811 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-13811?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Siemens Simatic Step 7 \(Tia Portal\).