#VU91996 Cleartext transmission of sensitive information in SINEC Traffic Analyzer - CVE-2024-35210

Vulnerability identifier: #VU91996

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-35210

CWE-ID: CWE-319

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SINEC Traffic Analyzer
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Siemens

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected web server is not enforcing HSTS. A remote attacker can perform downgrade attacks exposing confidential information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SINEC Traffic Analyzer: before 1.2

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External links
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-196737.html

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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.