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CVE-2022-32261NVD status: Modified

SINEMA Remote Connect Server: Improper Handling of Parameters

CVE-2022-32261 is a high-severity improper handling of parameters vulnerability in SINEMA Remote Connect Server from Siemens, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. The record lists version V3.1 as the first without the flaw, so updating SINEMA Remote Connect Server to that release or later removes the exposure. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 55% of scored CVEs.

Next patch cycle

High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.

What to do

  1. Update SINEMA Remote Connect Server to V3.1 or a later version.
  2. Read the advisory on cert-portal.siemens.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
  3. Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.

Affected products and versions

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed in
SiemensSINEMA Remote Connect Serverbefore V3.1V3.1

Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.

How the severity score breaks down

Attack vector
NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
Attack complexity
LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
Privileges required
NoneNo account or login is needed.
User interaction
NoneNo action by a victim is required.
Scope
UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
Confidentiality
NoneNo data is disclosed.
Integrity
HighData or code can be modified at will.
Availability
NoneAvailability is not affected.

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N. Scored by NVD.

Scoring systemScoreSeverityScored by
CVSS 3.15.3MediumCNA (siemens.com)
CVSS 3.17.5HighNVD
CVSS 2.05.0MediumNVD

Official description

A vulnerability has been identified in SINEMA Remote Connect Server (All versions < V3.1). The affected application contains a misconfiguration in the APT update. This could allow an attacker to add insecure packages to the application.

Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.

The underlying weakness: Improper Handling of Parameters

The product does not properly handle when the expected number of parameters, fields, or arguments is not provided in input, or if those parameters are undefined.

More Improper Handling of Parameters vulnerabilities (CWE-233)

Timeline

  1. CVE record published.
  2. CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: yes, technical impact: partial).
  3. Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).

References

Other vulnerabilities in SINEMA Remote Connect Server

All SINEMA Remote Connect Server vulnerabilities

Recent Improper Handling of Parameters vulnerabilities

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