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CVE-2013-4652

10.0 · HIGH

Unspecified vulnerability in the command-line management interface on Siemens Scalance W7xx devices with firmware before 4.5.4 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary…

Published Aug 1, 2013siemensEPSS 5.92%

Overview

CVE-2013-4652 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting siemens scalance_w700_series_firmware. It was published on August 1, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Unspecified vulnerability in the command-line management interface on Siemens Scalance W7xx devices with firmware before 4.5.4 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary code via a (1) SSH or (2) TELNET connection.

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-2013-4652?

CVE-2013-4652 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting siemens scalance_w700_series_firmware. It was published on August 1, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2013-4652?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-4652?

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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