CVE-2024-37998

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in CPCI85 Central Processing/Communication (All versions < V5.40), SICORE Base system (All versions < V1.4.0). The password of administrative accounts of the affected applications can be reset without requiring the knowledge of the current password, given the auto login is enabled. This could allow an unauthorized attacker to obtain administrative access of the affected applications.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.20%
Affected: Siemens CPCI85 Central Processing/Communication
Affected: Siemens SICORE Base system
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-071402.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-37998?
CVE-2024-37998 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-37998?
To fix CVE-2024-37998, 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-2024-37998 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-37998 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-2024-37998?
CVE-2024-37998 affects Siemens CPCI85 Central Processing/Communication, Siemens SICORE Base system.
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