Multiple Vulnerabilities in SINEC INS before V1.0 SP2 Update 1
Act Now9.9SSA-332410Jan 10, 2023
Attack VectorNetwork
Auth RequiredLow
ComplexityLow
User InteractionNone needed
Summary
SINEC INS versions before V1.0 SP2 Update 1 contain multiple vulnerabilities including arbitrary file read/write and command execution issues. These vulnerabilities also include weaknesses in third-party components. An attacker with valid credentials and network access could exploit these issues to compromise the SINEC INS device and potentially the industrial network it manages.
What this means
What could happen
An attacker with network access and valid credentials could read and write arbitrary files on the SINEC INS server and execute commands, potentially compromising the security of your industrial network management and all connected devices it monitors.
Who's at risk
Water and electric utilities, industrial plants, and any organization using Siemens SINEC INS for industrial network management and monitoring. This software is typically deployed on engineering workstations or dedicated servers that provide visibility and control across your OT infrastructure.
How it could be exploited
An attacker with valid credentials would connect to the SINEC INS device over the network. Through file system vulnerabilities (arbitrary read/write), they could modify system files or upload malicious code. Once code execution is achieved, the attacker gains full control of the SINEC INS device, which manages and monitors your industrial network infrastructure.
Prerequisites
- Network access to SINEC INS (port and protocol vary by deployment)
- Valid user credentials for SINEC INS authentication
- Knowledge of file paths or web endpoints to exploit
Remotely exploitableRequires valid credentialsHigh EPSS score (89.6%)Arbitrary file read/write capabilityRemote code execution possibleAffects network management systems
Exploitability
High exploit probability (EPSS 89.6%)
Affected products (1)
ProductAffected VersionsFix Status
SINEC INS< V1.0 SP2 Update 11.0 SP2 Update 1
Remediation & Mitigation
0/1
Do now
0/1HOTFIXUpdate SINEC INS to version 1.0 SP2 Update 1 or later
CVEs (12)
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