A vulnerability has been identified in PCS neo (Administration Console) (All versions < V3.1), TIA Portal (V15, V15.1 and V16). Manipulating certain files in specific folders could allow a local attacker to execute code with SYSTEM privileges. The security vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker with a valid account and limited access rights on the system.
The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simatic_process_control_system_neo | Siemens | * | 3.1 (excluding) |
| Totally_integrated_automation_portal | Siemens | 15 (including) | 15 (including) |
| Totally_integrated_automation_portal | Siemens | 15.1 (including) | 15.1 (including) |
| Totally_integrated_automation_portal | Siemens | 16 (including) | 16 (including) |
Access control involves the use of several protection mechanisms such as:
When any mechanism is not applied or otherwise fails, attackers can compromise the security of the product by gaining privileges, reading sensitive information, executing commands, evading detection, etc. There are two distinct behaviors that can introduce access control weaknesses: