CVE-2019-18338

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Control Center Server (CCS) (All versions < V1.5.0). The Control Center Server (CCS) contains a directory traversal vulnerability in its XML-based communication protocol as provided by default on ports 5444/tcp and 5440/tcp. An authenticated remote attacker with network access to the CCS server could exploit this vulnerability to list arbitrary directories or read files outside of the CCS application context.

Categories

7.7
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.82% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory siemens.com
Affected: Siemens Control Center Server (CCS)
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Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-18338?
CVE-2019-18338 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-18338?
To fix CVE-2019-18338, 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-2019-18338 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-18338 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-18338?
CVE-2019-18338 affects Siemens Control Center Server (CCS).
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