CVE-2011-4513 Code injection in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Siemens WinCC HMI systems by tricking users into opening a crafted project file.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2011-4513?

CVE-2011-4513 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Feb 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Siemens WinCC flexible 2004, 2005, 2007, and 2008; WinCC V11 (aka TIA portal); the TP, OP, MP, Comfort Panels, and Mobile Panels SIMATIC HMI panels; WinCC V11 Runtime Advanced; and WinCC flexible Runtime allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted project file, related to the HMI web server and runtime loader.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4513?

It affects 5 products.

Products include Siemens Simatic Hmi Panels, Siemens Wincc, Siemens Wincc Flexible, Siemens Wincc Flexible Runtime, Siemens Wincc Runtime Advanced.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4513?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4513 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2011-4513 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-4513 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q4v4-44gg-hcfc.

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