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

 

#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
Software 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.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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