Siemens SINEC INS up to 1.0 SP2 Update 5 /api/sftp/uploadFiles path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Siemens SINEC INS up to 1.0 SP2 Update 5. This impacts an unknown function of the file /api/sftp/uploadFiles. Such manipulation leads to path traversal. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2026-46747. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Siemens SINEC INS up to 1.0 SP2 Update 5. Affected by this issue is an unknown function of the file /api/sftp/uploadFiles. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-26. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize "/dir/../filename" sequences that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory. Impacted is confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC INS (All versions < V1.0 SP2 Update 6). The affected application does not properly sanitize path input in the `GET /api/sftp/uploadFiles` endpoint used for directory listing. This allows path traversal through crafted input, enabling access to unintended file system locations.

The advisory is shared for download at cert-portal.siemens.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-46747 since 05/18/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 06/09/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

Upgrading to version 1.0 SP2 Update 6 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-35384). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-26 / CWE-23 / CWE-22
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Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: SINEC INS 1.0 SP2 Update 6

Timelineinfo

05/18/2026 CVE reserved
06/09/2026 +22 days Advisory disclosed
06/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: siemens.com

Advisory: ssa-860189
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-46747 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-46747
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-369488
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/09/2026 12:34
Updated: 06/09/2026 16:25
Changes: 06/09/2026 12:34 (76), 06/09/2026 16:25 (1)
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