CVE-2023-5288 Missing authorization in SIM1012

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can access the SIM1012 device without authentication to modify settings, reset the SIM, or upload malicious firmware.

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-2023-5288?

CVE-2023-5288 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in SICK AG SIM1012, published on 29 Sep 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A remote unauthorized attacker may connect to the SIM1012, interact with the device and change configuration settings. The adversary may also reset the SIM and in the worst case upload a new firmware version to the device.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5288?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sick Sim1012-0p0g200 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5288?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-5288 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2023-5288 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-5288 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g4x9-h5v7-39wj.

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