CVE-2019-18337

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Control Center Server (CCS) (All versions < V1.5.0). The Control Center Server (CCS) contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in its XML-based communication protocol as provided by default on ports 5444/tcp and 5440/tcp. A remote attacker with network access to the CCS server could exploit this vulnerability to read the CCS users database, including the passwords of all users in obfuscated cleartext.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory siemens.com
Affected: Siemens Control Center Server (CCS)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-761617.pdf vendor advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-761844.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-18337?
CVE-2019-18337 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-18337?
To fix CVE-2019-18337, 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-2019-18337 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-18337 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-2019-18337?
CVE-2019-18337 affects Siemens Control Center Server (CCS).
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