CVE-2023-29131: siemens simatic_cn_4100_firmware Incorrect Default Permissions
CVSS: 10.0v3.1CriticalModified
Published 11-07-2023Last modified 12-11-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-29131 is a critical (CVSS 10.0) Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in siemens simatic_cn_4100_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 35.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
10.0/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.42%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 11-07-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 12-11-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC CN 4100 (All versions < V2.5). Affected device consists of an incorrect default value in the SSH configuration. This could allow an attacker to bypass network isolation.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionCritical 10.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 7.4–10.0
- CVE.orgCNA7.4HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:O/RC:CDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.42%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
35%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.42% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.42%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Siemens1 product
- simatic_cn_4100_firmwareAll versions < V2.5 | < 2.5
1 vendor · 1 product