A vulnerability has been identified in Automation License Manager V5 (All versions), Automation License Manager V6 (All versions < V6.0 SP9 Upd4), TeleControl Server Basic V3 (All versions < V3.1.2). The affected components allow to rename license files with user chosen input without authentication. This could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to rename and move files as SYSTEM user.
This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.2, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts integrity (unauthorized modifications), and limited availability for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from siemens organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2023, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2023-01-10T12:15:23.207
2024-11-21T07:26:40.527
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 8.2 (HIGH)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | siemens | automation_license_manager | 5.0.0 | Yes |
| Application | siemens | automation_license_manager | 5.1 | Yes |
| Application | siemens | automation_license_manager | 5.1 | Yes |
| Application | siemens | automation_license_manager | 5.2 | Yes |
| Application | siemens | automation_license_manager | 5.3 | Yes |
| Application | siemens | automation_license_manager | 5.3 | Yes |
| Application | siemens | automation_license_manager | 5.3.4.4 | Yes |
| Application | siemens | automation_license_manager | 6.0 | Yes |
| Application | siemens | automation_license_manager | 6.0.1 | Yes |
| Application | siemens | automation_license_manager | 6.0.8 | Yes |
| Application | siemens | automation_license_manager | 6.0.9 | Yes |
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