CVE-2018-11455 Path traversal in Automation License Manager 5, Automation License Manager 6
Remote attackers can exploit a directory traversal flaw to move arbitrary files, potentially leading to code execution and system compromise.
- 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-2018-11455?
CVE-2018-11455 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Siemens AG Automation License Manager 5, Automation License Manager 6, published on 7 Aug 2018. 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
A vulnerability has been identified in Automation License Manager 5 (All versions < 5.3.4.4), Automation License Manager 6 (All versions < 6.0.1). A directory traversal vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to move arbitrary files, which can result in code execution, compromising confidentiality, integrity and availability of the system. Successful exploitation requires a network connection to the affected device. The attacker does not need privileges or special conditions of the system, but user interaction is required.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-11455?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Siemens Automation License Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11455?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-11455 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2018-11455 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-11455 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Siemens AG Automation License Manager 5, Automation License Manager 6
- CVE-2016-8565 Missing authorization in n/a
- CVE-2022-43513 Path traversal in Automation License Manager V5
- CVE-2020-7583 Missing authorization in Automation License Manager 5
- CVE-2022-43514 Path traversal in Automation License Manager V5
- CVE-2021-25659 Denial of service in Automation License Manager 5
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q23v-cmj9-h93q.