#VU71087 Path traversal in Siemens Automation License Manager - CVE-2022-43514
Published: January 11, 2023 / Updated: January 12, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU71087
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 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: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Siemens Automation License Manager
Siemens Automation License Manager
Software vendor:
Siemens
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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.