#VU64395 Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Siemens products - CVE-2022-30230

Vulnerability identifier: #VU64395

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-2022-30230

CWE-ID: CWE-306

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SICAM GridEdge Essential ARM
Other software / Other software solutions
SICAM GridEdge Essential Intel
Other software / Other software solutions
SICAM GridEdge Essential with GDS ARM
Other software / Other software solutions
SICAM GridEdge Essential with GDS Intel
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Siemens

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software does not require authenticated access for privileged functions. A remote attacker can create a new user with administrative permissions.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SICAM GridEdge Essential ARM: before 2.6.6

SICAM GridEdge Essential Intel: before 2.6.6

SICAM GridEdge Essential with GDS ARM: before 2.6.6

SICAM GridEdge Essential with GDS Intel: before 2.6.6

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External links
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-631336.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.