Auth bypass in Siemens En100 Ethernet Module

CVE-2016-7114

A vulnerability has been identified in Firmware variant PROFINET IO for EN100 Ethernet module : All versions < V1.04.01; Firmware variant Modbus TCP for EN100 Ethernet module : All versions < V1.11.00; Firmware variant DNP3 TCP for EN100 Ethernet module : All versions < V1.03; Firmware variant IEC 104 for EN100 Ethernet module : All versions < V1.21; EN100 Ethernet module included in SIPROTEC Merging Unit 6MU80 : All versions < 1.02.02; SIPROTEC 7SJ686 : All versions < V 4.87; SIPROTEC 7UT686 : All versions < V 4.02; SIPROTEC 7SD686 : All versions < V 4.05; SIPROTEC 7SJ66 : All versions < V 4.30. Attackers with network access to the device's web interface (port 80/tcp) could possibly circumvent authentication and perform certain administrative operations. A legitimate user must be logged into the web interface for the attack to be successful.

Vulnerability class: Broken Authentication

EPSS: 0.021 (79.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-7114?
CVE-2016-7114 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens En100 Ethernet Module, classified under Improper Authentication. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2016-09-06.
How severe is CVE-2016-7114?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.