Multiple Vulnerabilities in SINEC NMS before V2.0 SP2
Plan Patch7.6SSA-128433Apr 9, 2024
Attack VectorNetwork
Auth RequiredLow
ComplexityLow
User InteractionNone needed
Summary
SINEC NMS before V2.0 SP2 contains multiple vulnerabilities related to improper error handling (CWE-754) and path traversal (CWE-22). These flaws could allow an authenticated attacker to read sensitive configuration files, bypass access restrictions, or cause the service to become unavailable. Siemens recommends updating to version 2.0 SP2 or later.
What this means
What could happen
An attacker with valid credentials to SINEC NMS could modify configurations or disable network monitoring, potentially allowing undetected changes to critical network infrastructure or temporary loss of visibility into your industrial network.
Who's at risk
Network management operators and IT personnel responsible for SINEC NMS deployments should prioritize this update. SINEC NMS is used to centrally manage Siemens industrial network equipment and switching infrastructure in utilities, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure environments.
How it could be exploited
An attacker with valid network access and login credentials to the SINEC NMS web interface could exploit these vulnerabilities to read sensitive files, bypass access controls, or execute operations that degrade system availability. The vulnerabilities involve improper error handling (CWE-754) and path traversal (CWE-22), suggesting attackers could access files outside intended directories or trigger unhandled exceptions that crash the service.
Prerequisites
- Network access to SINEC NMS (typically port 443 for web interface)
- Valid login credentials for SINEC NMS account
- Knowledge of file paths or directory structure to exploit path traversal
Requires valid credentials (authenticated attack)Affects network monitoring and visibilityPath traversal and error handling flaws could enable privilege escalation or file access
Exploitability
Low exploit probability (EPSS 0.6%)
Affected products (1)
ProductAffected VersionsFix Status
SINEC NMSAll versions < V2.0 SP22.0 SP2
Remediation & Mitigation
0/1
Schedule — requires maintenance window
0/1Patching may require device reboot — plan for process interruption
HOTFIXUpdate SINEC NMS to version 2.0 SP2 or later
CVEs (2)
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