CVE-2013-3958 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can gain unauthorized access to Siemens WinCC Web Navigator using hardcoded credentials, compromising industrial control systems.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2013-3958?

CVE-2013-3958 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Jun 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The login implementation in the Web Navigator in Siemens WinCC before 7.2 Update 1, as used in SIMATIC PCS7 8.0 SP1 and earlier and other products, has a hardcoded account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via an unspecified request.

Weakness: CWE-255

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-3958?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Siemens Simatic Pcs7, Siemens Wincc.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3958?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-3958 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2013-3958 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-3958 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5vff-97qq-6xwp.

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