Priv Esc in Siemens SIMATIC WinCC <=7.5.2.13 via Bad Install Folder Permissions
CVE-2023-30897 Published on June 13, 2023
A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC WinCC (All versions < V7.5.2.13). Affected applications fail to set proper access rights for their installation folder if a non-default installation path was chosen during installation. This could allow an authenticated local attacker to inject arbitrary code and escalate privileges.
Weakness Type
Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors. When a resource is given a permissions setting that provides access to a wider range of actors than required, it could lead to the exposure of sensitive information, or the modification of that resource by unintended parties. This is especially dangerous when the resource is related to program configuration, execution or sensitive user data.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-30897
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Affected Versions
Siemens SIMATIC WinCC Version All versions < V7.5.2.13 is affected by CVE-2023-30897Exploit Probability
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