{"Vulnerability in Siemens PLCs and SCADA Systems Could Allow Arbitrary Code Execution"}
CVE-2024-52051

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Siemens
Status
Simatic S7-plcsim V17
Simatic S7-plcsim V18
Simatic Step 7 Safety V17
Simatic Step 7 Safety V18
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 December 2024

What is CVE-2024-52051?

A vulnerability exists in various Siemens products, including SIMATIC S7-PLCSIM and TIA Portal, due to improper sanitization of user-controllable input when processing user settings. This flaw could enable local attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the host operating system, leveraging the privileges of the user running the affected software. Organizations utilizing these products should prioritize updates and apply security measures to mitigate potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

SIMATIC S7-PLCSIM V17 0

SIMATIC S7-PLCSIM V18 0

SIMATIC STEP 7 Safety V17 0

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-3928...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2024-52051 : {"Vulnerability in Siemens PLCs and SCADA Systems Could Allow Arbitrary Code Execution"}