CVE-2019-6572

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels 4" - 22" (All versions < V15.1 Update 1), SIMATIC HMI Comfort Outdoor Panels 7" & 15" (All versions < V15.1 Update 1), SIMATIC HMI KTP Mobile Panels KTP400F, KTP700, KTP700F, KTP900 und KTP900F (All versions < V15.1 Update 1), SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Advanced (All versions < V15.1 Update 1), SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Professional (All versions < V15.1 Update 1), SIMATIC WinCC (TIA Portal) (All versions < V15.1 Update 1), SIMATIC HMI Classic Devices (TP/MP/OP/MP Mobile Panel) (All versions). The affected device offered SNMP read and write capacities with a publicly know hardcoded community string. The security vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker with network access to the affected device. Successful exploitation requires no system privileges and no user interaction. An attacker could use the vulnerability to compromise confidentiality and integrity of the affected system. At the time of advisory publication no public exploitation of this security vulnerability was known.

Categories

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.90% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory siemens.com
Affected: Siemens AG SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels 4" - 22"
Affected: Siemens AG SIMATIC HMI Comfort Outdoor Panels 7" & 15"
Affected: Siemens AG SIMATIC HMI KTP Mobile Panels KTP400F, KTP700, KTP700F, KTP900 und KTP900F
Affected: Siemens AG SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Advanced
Affected: Siemens AG SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Professional
Affected: Siemens AG SIMATIC WinCC (TIA Portal)
Affected: Siemens AG SIMATIC HMI Classic Devices (TP/MP/OP/MP Mobile Panel)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-6572?
CVE-2019-6572 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-6572?
To fix CVE-2019-6572, 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-2019-6572 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-6572 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-2019-6572?
CVE-2019-6572 affects Siemens AG SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels 4" - 22", Siemens AG SIMATIC HMI Comfort Outdoor Panels 7" & 15", Siemens AG SIMATIC HMI KTP Mobile Panels KTP400F, KTP700, KTP700F, KTP900 und KTP900F, Siemens AG SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Advanced, Siemens AG SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Professional, Siemens AG SIMATIC WinCC (TIA Portal), Siemens AG SIMATIC HMI Classic Devices (TP/MP/OP/MP Mobile Panel).
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