A vulnerability has been identified in CP-8000 MASTER MODULE WITH I/O -25/+70°C (All versions < V16.20), CP-8000 MASTER MODULE WITH I/O -40/+70°C (All versions < V16.20), CP-8021 MASTER MODULE (All versions < V16.20), CP-8022 MASTER MODULE WITH GPRS (All versions < V16.20). The web server of the affected system allows access to logfiles and diagnostic data generated by a privileged user. An unauthenticated attacker could access the files by knowing the corresponding download links.
Information written to log files can be of a sensitive nature and give valuable guidance to an attacker or expose sensitive user information.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cp-8000_master_module_with_i/o_-25/+70_firmware | Siemens | * | 16.20 (excluding) |
While logging all information may be helpful during development stages, it is important that logging levels be set appropriately before a product ships so that sensitive user data and system information are not accidentally exposed to potential attackers. Different log files may be produced and stored for: