CVE-2023-38558 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC PCS neo (Administration Console) V4.0 (All versions), SIMATIC PCS neo (Administration Console) V4.0 Update 1 (All versions). The affected application leaks Windows admin credentials. An attacker with local access to the Administration Console could get the credentials, and impersonate the admin user, thereby gaining admin access to other Windows systems.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	Simatic Pcs Neo	4.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-668 CWE-538

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-646240.pdfPatchVendor Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-646240.pdfPatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-38558?

CVE-2023-38558 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC PCS neo (Administration Console) V4.0 (All versions), SIMATIC PCS neo (Administration Console) V4.0 Update 1 (All versions). The affected application lea...

How severe is CVE-2023-38558?

CVE-2023-38558 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-2023-38558?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Siemens Simatic Pcs Neo.