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CVE-2013-6926

8.0 · HIGH

The integrated HTTPS server in Siemens RuggedCom ROS before 3.12.2 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended restrictions on administrative actions by leveraging access to a (1) guest or…

Published Dec 17, 2013siemensCWE-863EPSS 1.50%

Overview

CVE-2013-6926 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting siemens ruggedcom_rugged_operating_system. It was published on December 17, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The integrated HTTPS server in Siemens RuggedCom ROS before 3.12.2 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended restrictions on administrative actions by leveraging access to a (1) guest or (2) operator account.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from siemens. Update ruggedcom_rugged_operating_system 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
siemensruggedcom_rugged_operating_system>= 0, < 3.12.2Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6926?

CVE-2013-6926 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting siemens ruggedcom_rugged_operating_system. It was published on December 17, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2013-6926?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-6926?

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