CVE-2018-11455: siemens ag automation license manager 5, automation license manager 6 Path Traversal

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2018-11455 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Path Traversal vulnerability in siemens ag automation license manager 5, automation license manager 6. EPSS estimates a 5.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 92.4% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 07-08-2018
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 05-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

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.

• CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.