CVE-2023-40729: siemens qms_automotive
CVSS: 7.4v3.1HighModified
Published 12-09-2023Last modified 27-02-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-40729 is a high (CVSS 7.4) vulnerability in siemens qms_automotive. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 20.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.4/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.29%
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 affected application lacks security control to prevent unencrypted communication without HTTPS. An attacker who managed to gain machine-in-the-middle position could manipulate, or steal confidential information.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.4Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NSources2 sources · 7.3–7.4
- CVE.orgCNA7.3HighCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:CDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.29%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
20%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.29% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.29%
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