CVE-2024-49704

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in COMOS V10.3 (All versions < V10.3.3.5.8), COMOS V10.4.0 (All versions), COMOS V10.4.1 (All versions), COMOS V10.4.2 (All versions), COMOS V10.4.3 (All versions < V10.4.3.0.47), COMOS V10.4.4 (All versions < V10.4.4.2), COMOS V10.4.4.1 (All versions < V10.4.4.1.21). The Generic Data Mapper, the Engineering Adapter, and the Engineering Interface improperly handle XML External Entity (XXE) entries when parsing configuration and mapping files. This could allow an attacker to extract any file with a known location on the user's system or accessible network folders by persuading a user to use a maliciously crafted configuration or mapping file in one of the affected components.

Category

5.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: Siemens COMOS V10.3
Affected: Siemens COMOS V10.4.0
Affected: Siemens COMOS V10.4.1
Affected: Siemens COMOS V10.4.2
Affected: Siemens COMOS V10.4.3
Affected: Siemens COMOS V10.4.4
Affected: Siemens COMOS V10.4.4.1
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-701627.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-49704?
CVE-2024-49704 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-49704?
To fix CVE-2024-49704, 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-2024-49704 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-49704 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-2024-49704?
CVE-2024-49704 affects Siemens COMOS V10.3, Siemens COMOS V10.4.0, Siemens COMOS V10.4.1, Siemens COMOS V10.4.2, Siemens COMOS V10.4.3, Siemens COMOS V10.4.4, Siemens COMOS V10.4.4.1.
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