XXE in Siemens Comos V10.3
CVE-2024-49704
A vulnerability has been identified in COMOS V10.3 (All versions < V10.3.3.5.8), COMOS V10.4.0 (All versions), COMOS V10.4.1 (All versions), COMOS V10.4.2 (All versions), COMOS V10.4.3 (All versions < V10.4.3.0.47), COMOS V10.4.4 (All versions < V10.4.4.2), COMOS V10.4.4.1 (All versions < V10.4.4.1.21). The Generic Data Mapper, the Engineering Adapter, and the Engineering Interface improperly handle XML External Entity (XXE) entries when parsing configuration and mapping files. This could allow an attacker to extract any file with a known location on the user's system or accessible network folders by persuading a user to use a maliciously crafted configuration or mapping file in one of the affected components.
Vulnerability class: XXE (XML External Entity)
EPSS: 0.002 (8.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Siemens Comos V10.3 — versions 0
- Siemens Comos V10.4.0 — versions 0
- Siemens Comos V10.4.1 — versions 0
- Siemens Comos V10.4.2 — versions 0
- Siemens Comos V10.4.3 — versions 0
- Siemens Comos V10.4.4 — versions 0
- Siemens Comos V10.4.4.1 — versions 0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-49704?
- CVE-2024-49704 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens Comos V10.3, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2024-12-10.
- How severe is CVE-2024-49704?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-49704 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.