CVE-2023-46097 SQL injection in SIMATIC PCS neo
An authenticated adjacent attacker can execute SQL statements in the SIMATIC PCS neo database due to improper input neutralization in the PUD Manager.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-46097?
CVE-2023-46097 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Siemens SIMATIC PCS neo, published on 14 Nov 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC PCS neo (All versions < V4.1). The PUD Manager of affected products does not properly neutralize user provided inputs. This could allow an authenticated adjacent attacker to execute SQL statements in the underlying database.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-46097?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Siemens Simatic Pcs Neo.
How do I fix CVE-2023-46097?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-46097 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2023-46097 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-46097 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Siemens SIMATIC PCS neo
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cgvj-x976-6v45.