Local Credential Exposure in SIMATIC PCS neo Administration Console by Siemens
CVE-2023-38558
Key Information:
- Vendor
Siemens
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 14 September 2023
What is CVE-2023-38558?
A vulnerability in the Administration Console of SIMATIC PCS neo versions exposes Windows administrator credentials to local attackers. This security flaw allows unauthorized personnel with local access to retrieve sensitive credential information, potentially enabling them to impersonate administrators and gain further access to Windows-based systems. Organizations using affected versions are advised to review their security practices and implement measures to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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Affected Version(s)
SIMATIC PCS neo (Administration Console) V4.0 All versions
SIMATIC PCS neo (Administration Console) V4.0 Update 1 All versions
References
CVSS V3.1
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved