SQL Server Credential Exposure in Siemens SICAM PAS/PQS Products
CVE-2022-43724

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Siemens
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 December 2022

Summary

A vulnerability exists in Siemens SICAM PAS/PQS where database credentials for the integrated SQL server are transmitted in cleartext. This issue, combined with the default enabled xp_cmdshell functionality, allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands, posing a significant risk to system integrity and data security. It is essential for users operating on affected versions to upgrade to versions V7.0 or later to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

SICAM PAS/PQS All versions < V7.0

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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