CVE-2023-40728: siemens qms_automotive
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 12-09-2023Last modified 27-02-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-40728 is a high (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability in siemens qms_automotive. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 9.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.20%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 12-09-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 27-02-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A vulnerability has been identified in QMS Automotive (All versions < V12.39). The QMS.Mobile module of the affected application stores sensitive application data in an external insecure storage. This could allow an attacker to alter content, leading to arbitrary code execution or denial-of-service condition.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 7.3–7.8
- CVE.orgCNA7.3HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L/E:P/RL:O/RC:CDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.20%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
9%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.20% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.20%
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
- qms_automotiveAll versions < V12.39 | < 12.39
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-147266.pdfVendor Advisory