Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in SINEC INS by Siemens
CVE-2026-46748

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Siemens
Status
Sinec Ins
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 June 2026

What is CVE-2026-46748?

A vulnerability exists in SINEC INS that allows local attackers to bypass file system permission checks due to the cap_dac_override capability. This flaw can lead to unrestricted file system access, enabling attackers to escalate their privileges, modify files arbitrarily, and potentially gain root access to the system. Organizations using affected versions should take immediate action to apply updates and safeguard their systems.

Affected Version(s)

SINEC INS 0

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-8601...

CVSS V4

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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