CVE-2018-4844

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC WinCC OA UI for Android (All versions < V3.15.10), SIMATIC WinCC OA UI for iOS (All versions < V3.15.10). Insufficient limitation of CONTROL script capabilities could allow read and write access from one HMI project cache folder to other HMI project cache folders within the app's sandbox on the same mobile device. This includes HMI project cache folders of other configured WinCC OA servers. The security vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker who tricks an app user to connect to an attacker-controlled WinCC OA server. Successful exploitation requires user interaction and read/write access to the app's folder on a mobile device. The vulnerability could allow reading data from and writing data to the app's folder. At the time of advisory publication no public exploitation of this security vulnerability was known. Siemens confirms the security vulnerability and provides mitigations to resolve the security issue.

Categories

6.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.13%
Vendor Advisory siemens.com
Affected: Siemens AG SIMATIC WinCC OA UI for Android, SIMATIC WinCC OA UI for iOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-822928.pdf vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103475 vdb entry third party advisory broken link
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-081-01 third party advisory us government resource vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4844?
CVE-2018-4844 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-4844?
To fix CVE-2018-4844, 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-2018-4844 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-4844 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-4844?
CVE-2018-4844 affects Siemens AG SIMATIC WinCC OA UI for Android, SIMATIC WinCC OA UI for iOS.
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