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CVE-2010-2772

7.8 · HIGH

Siemens Simatic WinCC and PCS 7 SCADA system uses a hard-coded password, which allows local users to access a back-end database and gain privileges, as demonstrated in the wild in July 2010 by the…

Published Jul 22, 2010siemensCWE-798EPSS 0.55%

Overview

CVE-2010-2772 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting siemens simatic_wincc. It was published on July 22, 2010 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Siemens Simatic WinCC and PCS 7 SCADA system uses a hard-coded password, which allows local users to access a back-end database and gain privileges, as demonstrated in the wild in July 2010 by the Stuxnet worm, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-2568.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from siemens. Update simatic_wincc to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-12-205-01Refinfoworld.com/d/security-central/new-weaponized-virus-targets-industrial-secrets-725Refinfoworld.com/d/security-central/siemens-warns-users-dont-change-passwords-after-worm-attack-915?sourcefssrRefkrebsonsecurity.com/2010/07/experts-warn-of-new-windows-shortcut-flaw/Refsecunia.com/advisories/40682Refsupport.automation.siemens.com/WW/llisapi.dll?func=cslib.csinfo&lang=en&objid=43876783&caller=viewhttp://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/llisapi.dll?func=cslib.csinfo&lang=en&objid=43876783&cRefwww.automation.siemens.com/forum/guests/PostShow.aspx?PostID=16127&16127&Language=en&PageIndex=1Refwww.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/00001987.htmlRefwww.sea.siemens.com/us/News/Industrial/Pages/WinCC_Update.aspxRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/41753

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2772?

CVE-2010-2772 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting siemens simatic_wincc. It was published on July 22, 2010 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-2772?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-2772?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from siemens. Update simatic_wincc to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2010-2772?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2010-2772 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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