CVE-2023-45205

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SICAM PAS/PQS (All versions >= V8.00 < V8.20). The affected application is installed with specific files and folders with insecure permissions. This could allow an authenticated local attacker to inject arbitrary code and escalate privileges to `NT AUTHORITY/SYSTEM`.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory siemens.com
Affected: Siemens SICAM PAS/PQS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-035466.pdf patch vendor advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-035466.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-45205?
CVE-2023-45205 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-45205?
To fix CVE-2023-45205, 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-2023-45205 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-45205 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-2023-45205?
CVE-2023-45205 affects Siemens SICAM PAS/PQS.
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