CVE-2012-2596

Description

The XPath functionality in unspecified web applications in Siemens WinCC 7.0 SP3 before Update 2 does not properly handle special characters in parameters, which allows remote authenticated users to read or modify settings via a crafted URL, related to an "XML injection" attack.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.24%
Vendor Advisory siemens.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.siemens.com/corporate-technology/pool/de/forschungsfelder/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-223158.pdf vendor advisory
http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-158-01.pdf us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2596?
CVE-2012-2596 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-2596?
To fix CVE-2012-2596, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-2596 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-2596 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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