Path Traversal in Siemens Automation License Manager
CVE-2018-11455
A vulnerability has been identified in Automation License Manager 5 (All versions < 5.3.4.4), Automation License Manager 6 (All versions < 6.0.1). A directory traversal vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to move arbitrary files, which can result in code execution, compromising confidentiality, integrity and availability of the system. Successful exploitation requires a network connection to the affected device. The attacker does not need privileges or special conditions of the system, but user interaction is required.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
EPSS: 0.053 (91.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Siemens Automation_license_manager
- Siemens Ag Automation License Manager 5, 6 — versions Automation License Manager 6 : All versions < 6.0.1, Automation License Manager 5 : All versions < 5.3.4.4
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- productcert@siemens.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- productcert@siemens.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-11455?
- CVE-2018-11455 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Automation License Manager, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2018-08-07.
- How severe is CVE-2018-11455?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.