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CVE-2023-33920

6.8 · MEDIUM

A vulnerability has been identified in CP-8031 MASTER MODULE (All versions < CPCI85 V05), CP-8050 MASTER MODULE (All versions < CPCI85 V05).

Published Jun 13, 2023CWE-798EPSS 0.36%

Overview

CVE-2023-33920 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 13, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A vulnerability has been identified in CP-8031 MASTER MODULE (All versions < CPCI85 V05), CP-8050 MASTER MODULE (All versions < CPCI85 V05). The affected devices contain the hash of the root password in a hard-coded form, which could be exploited for UART console login to the device. An attacker with direct physical access could exploit this vulnerability.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/173370/Siemens-A8000-CP-8050-CP-8031-Code-Execution-Command-Injection.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Jul/14Refcert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-731916.pdfRefpacketstormsecurity.com/files/173370/Siemens-A8000-CP-8050-CP-8031-Code-Execution-Command-Injection.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Jul/14Refcert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-731916.pdf

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-33920?

CVE-2023-33920 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 13, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-33920?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-33920?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2023-33920?

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