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CVE-2013-4651

6.6 · MEDIUM

Siemens Scalance W7xx devices with firmware before 4.5.4 use the same hardcoded X.509 certificate across different customers' installations, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct ma…

Published Aug 1, 2013siemensCWE-255EPSS 0.95%

Overview

CVE-2013-4651 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting siemens scalance_w700_series_firmware. It was published on August 1, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Siemens Scalance W7xx devices with firmware before 4.5.4 use the same hardcoded X.509 certificate across different customers' installations, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks against SSL sessions by leveraging the certificate's trust relationship.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from siemens. Update scalance_w700_series_firmware 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
siemensscalance_w700_series_firmware0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4651?

CVE-2013-4651 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting siemens scalance_w700_series_firmware. It was published on August 1, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-4651?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-4651?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from siemens. Update scalance_w700_series_firmware 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.

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