CVE-2022-43724 Hardcoded credentials in SICAM PAS/PQS
Unauthenticated attackers can execute OS commands by exploiting cleartext SQL credentials and default xp_cmdshell in Siemens SICAM PAS/PQS.
- 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-2022-43724?
CVE-2022-43724 is a critical vulnerability in Siemens SICAM PAS/PQS, published on 13 Dec 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability has been identified in SICAM PAS/PQS (All versions < V7.0). Affected software transmits the database credentials for the inbuilt SQL server in cleartext. In combination with the by default enabled xp_cmdshell feature unauthenticated remote attackers could execute custom OS commands. At the time of assigning the CVE, the affected firmware version of the component has already been superseded by succeeding mainline versions.
Weakness: CWE-319
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-43724?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Siemens Sicam Pas\/Pqs.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43724?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-43724 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-43724 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-43724 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Siemens SICAM PAS/PQS
- CVE-2016-8567 Hardcoded credentials in Siemens SICAM PAS before 8.00
- CVE-2016-9157 Denial of service in Siemens SICAM PAS through V8.08
- CVE-2023-45205 Privilege escalation in SICAM PAS/PQS
- CVE-2022-43722 Code injection in SICAM PAS/PQS
- CVE-2016-8566 Hardcoded credentials in Siemens SICAM PAS before 8.00
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gpf3-4fw6-p76w.