#VU56643 Authorization bypass through user-controlled key in Industrial Edge Management - CVE-2021-37184

Vulnerability identifier: #VU56643

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-37184

CWE-ID: CWE-639

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Industrial Edge Management
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Siemens

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exist due to insufficient access authorization. A remote attacker can change the password of any user in the system under certain circumstances and impersonate any valid user on an affected system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Industrial Edge Management: before 1.3

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External links
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-692317.pdf

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.