CVE-2018-13809 Cross-site scripting in CP 1604

Medium 6.1 Published 17 Apr 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

An attacker can execute arbitrary scripts in the victim's browser via a malicious link targeting the integrated web server of Siemens CP devices.

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-2018-13809?

CVE-2018-13809 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Siemens CP 1604, published on 17 Apr 2019. 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 CP 1604 (All versions), CP 1616 (All versions). The integrated web server of the affected CP devices could allow Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks if unsuspecting users are tricked into following a malicious link. User interaction is required for a successful exploitation. At the time of advisory publication no public exploitation of this vulnerability was known.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-13809?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Siemens Cp 1604 Firmware, Siemens Cp 1616 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-13809?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-13809 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2018-13809 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-13809 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vx28-rjrq-hg36.