CVE-2023-40729 Information disclosure in QMS Automotive
An attacker in a machine-in-the-middle position can steal or manipulate confidential data due to lack of HTTPS enforcement in Siemens QMS Automotive.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-40729?
CVE-2023-40729 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens QMS Automotive, published on 12 Sep 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A vulnerability has been identified in QMS Automotive (All versions < V12.39). The affected application lacks security control to prevent unencrypted communication without HTTPS. An attacker who managed to gain machine-in-the-middle position could manipulate, or steal confidential information.
Weakness: CWE-319
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40729?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Siemens Qms Automotive.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40729?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-40729 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-40729 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-40729 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Siemens QMS Automotive
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f8m7-75x7-j2x2.