VDB-417522 · CVE-2026-59241 · GCVE-0-2026-59241

Siemens SIMATIC WinCC V7.5/V8.0/V8.1 permission

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9.2	$5k-$25k	0.73-

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in Siemens SIMATIC WinCC V7.5/V8.0/V8.1. The affected element is an unknown function. The manipulation results in permission. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-59241. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Siemens SIMATIC WinCC V7.5/V8.0/V8.1. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-275. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC WinCC V7.5 (All versions), SIMATIC WinCC V8.0 (All versions < V8.0 Update 11), SIMATIC WinCC V8.1 (All versions < V8.1 Update 7). The affected application does not sufficiently restrict the permissions assigned to a database role. This could allow an authenticated remote attacker with database access to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary commands on the host system where SIMATIC WinCC is installed, potentially leading to a compromise of the system.

The advisory is available at cert-portal.siemens.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-59241 since 07/03/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/13/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1222 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version Update 11 or Update 7 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

SCADA Software

Vendor

Siemens

Name

SIMATIC WinCC

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.siemens.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.2

VulDB Base Score: 9.9
VulDB Temp Score: 9.5
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 8.8
CNA Vector (siemens): 🔒

CVSSv2info

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Permission
CWE: CWE-275 / CWE-266
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
Price Prediction: 🔍
Current Price Estimation: 🔒

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: SIMATIC WinCC Update 11/Update 7

Timelineinfo

07/03/2026 CVE reserved
10/13/2026 +102 days Advisory disclosed
10/13/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/13/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: siemens.com

Advisory: cert-portal.siemens.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-59241 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-59241
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-417522

Entryinfo

Created: 10/13/2026 12:04
Changes: 10/13/2026 12:04 (75)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103