Siemens WinCC 7.0/7.1/7.2 screen sql injection

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A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Siemens WinCC 7.0/7.1/7.2. This affects an unknown function of the component screen. Executing a manipulation can lead to sql injection. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2013-3957. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Siemens WinCC 7.0/7.1/7.2. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component screen. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a sql injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-89. The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

SQL injection vulnerability in the login screen in the Web Navigator in Siemens WinCC before 7.2 Update 1, as used in SIMATIC PCS7 8.0 SP1 and earlier and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.

The weakness was published 06/14/2013 (Website). The advisory is available at siemens.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2013-3957 since 06/05/2013. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. 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 01/03/2022). This vulnerability is assigned to T1505 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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• Siemens

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• WinCC

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• 7.0
• 7.1
• 7.2

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• commercial

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• Vendor: https://www.siemens.com/

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