CVE-2023-29130 Privilege escalation in SIMATIC CN 4100

Critical 9.9 Published Updated

Improper access controls in configuration files allow attackers to gain admin access and achieve complete device control on SIMATIC CN 4100 devices.

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

What is CVE-2023-29130?

CVE-2023-29130 is a critical vulnerability in Siemens SIMATIC CN 4100, published on 11 Jul 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC CN 4100 (All versions < V2.5). Affected device consists of improper access controls in the configuration files that leads to privilege escalation. An attacker could gain admin access with this vulnerability leading to complete device control.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-29130?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Siemens Simatic Cn 4100 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29130?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-29130 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-29130 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-29130 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hqc9-64cv-8vvf.

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