SINEC Security Monitor: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command
CVE-2024-47562 is a high-severity improper neutralization of special elements used in a command vulnerability in SINEC Security Monitor from Siemens, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 out of 10. It can be exploited with local access to the system by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. The record lists versions V4.9.0, 4.9.0 as the first without the flaw, so updating SINEC Security Monitor to one of those releases or later removes the exposure. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Update SINEC Security Monitor to V4.9.0 or 4.9.0, whichever matches your release line, or a later version.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siemens | SINEC Security Monitor | before V4.9.0; before 4.9.0 | V4.9.0, 4.9.0 |
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
- LocalThe attacker needs local access or must trick a user into running something.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- ChangedThe attack can reach beyond the vulnerable component into other systems.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | 9.3 | Critical | CNA (siemens.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 8.8 | High | CNA (siemens.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 8.8 | High | NVD |
Official description
A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC Security Monitor (All versions < V4.9.0). The affected application does not properly neutralize special elements in user input to the ```ssmctl-client``` command. This could allow an authenticated, lowly privileged local attacker to execute privileged commands in the underlying OS.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command
The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- If at all possible, use library calls rather than external processes to recreate the desired functionality.
- If possible, ensure that all external commands called from the program are statically created.
- Run time: Run time policy enforcement may be used in an allowlist fashion to prevent use of any non-sanctioned commands.
More Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command vulnerabilities (CWE-77)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Third-party and government advisories
- cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-430425.htmlThird Party Advisory
Other vulnerabilities in SINEC Security Monitor
- 9.9 Critical severity
Recent Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command vulnerabilities
- 8.8 High severity
- 7.2 High severity
- 7.1 High severity
- 8.8 High severity
- 7.8 High severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
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