CVE-2024-46888

Siemens Sinec Ins vulnerability

9.9 CRITICALEPSS 0.92%

Published12 Nov 2024

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC INS (All versions < V1.0 SP2 Update 3). The affected application does not properly sanitize user provided paths for SFTP-based file up- and downloads. This could allow an authenticated remote attacker to manipulate arbitrary files on the filesystem and achieve arbitrary code execution on the device.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredLow

User interactionNone

ScopeChanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Siemens Sinec Ins< 1.0 · 1.0

Remediation

Fixed in

Siemens Sinec Ins≥ 1.0

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-46888 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-46888 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.92%.

How severe is CVE-2024-46888?

CVE-2024-46888 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-46888?

Affected products include Siemens Sinec Ins.

How do I fix CVE-2024-46888?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Siemens Sinec Ins 1.0 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.