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UK Cyber Defence
VulnerabilityModified

CVE-2018-11455

A vulnerability has been identified in Automation License Manager 5 (All versions < 5.3.4.4), Automation License Manager 6 (All versions < 6.0.1).

HIGH 8.8EPSS 5.31%

Does this matter?

High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (5.31%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Automation License Manager 5 (All versions < 5.3.4.4), Automation License Manager 6 (All versions < 6.0.1). A directory traversal vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to move arbitrary files, which can result in code execution, compromising confidentiality, integrity and availability of the system. Successful exploitation requires a network connection to the affected device. The attacker does not need privileges or special conditions of the system, but user interaction is required.

CVSS 3.0
8.8 HIGHCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS
5.31% probability · 92th percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Weakness
CWE-22
Affected
siemens/automation license manager
Source
productcert@siemens.com

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.