#VU71087 Path traversal in Siemens Automation License Manager - CVE-2022-43514

Vulnerability identifier: #VU71087

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 7.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-43514

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Siemens Automation License Manager
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Siemens

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and modify arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Siemens Automation License Manager: 5.0 - 6.0

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External links
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-476715.pdficsa-23-012-10

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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.