Multiple Vulnerabilities in Third-Party Components in Location Intelligence Before V4.4
Monitor6.7SSA-720392Aug 13, 2024
Attack VectorAdjacent
Auth RequiredNone
ComplexityHigh
User InteractionRequired
Summary
Location Intelligence before V4.4 is affected by multiple vulnerabilities in third-party components including weak cryptographic algorithms (CWE-326), weak password hashing (CWE-307), and inadequate password protection (CWE-521). These vulnerabilities could allow an attacker in an on-path position to read and modify data passed between clients and the affected product, or brute force user passwords.
What this means
What could happen
An attacker intercepting network traffic could read sensitive operational data or modify commands sent to Location Intelligence, potentially disrupting asset location tracking and routing logic in utilities. Password brute-forcing could give an attacker unauthorized access to Location Intelligence administrative functions.
Who's at risk
Operators of Location Intelligence systems in utilities and infrastructure management who rely on this software for asset tracking, vehicle location services, or geographic data management. This affects IT administrators who depend on Location Intelligence for operational visibility.
How it could be exploited
An attacker positioned on the network path between a client and Location Intelligence can intercept unencrypted or weakly encrypted traffic to eavesdrop on commands and responses. Alternatively, the attacker can attempt to brute force user passwords against the authentication mechanism due to weak hashing, gaining login access to modify system configuration or extract stored data.
Prerequisites
- Network access to Location Intelligence communications (on-path position, e.g., same network segment or compromised router)
- Valid username to target for password brute-forcing, or ability to intercept client-server traffic
Weak cryptographic algorithmsWeak password hashing enabling brute forceOn-path attacker required (network-adjacent)Data confidentiality and integrity riskLow EPSS score (1.0%) but medium CVSS
Exploitability
Low exploit probability (EPSS 1.0%)
Affected products (1)
ProductAffected VersionsFix Status
Location Intelligence family<V4.44.4
Remediation & Mitigation
0/3
Do now
0/1WORKAROUNDEnforce strong password policies and multi-factor authentication on Location Intelligence user accounts to mitigate brute-force risk until patch is applied
Schedule — requires maintenance window
0/1Patching may require device reboot — plan for process interruption
HOTFIXUpdate Location Intelligence to version 4.4 or later from Siemens Online Software Delivery (OSD)
Long-term hardening
0/1HARDENINGEnsure strong network segmentation to restrict client-to-Location Intelligence communication to trusted networks only, reducing on-path attack risk
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