Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in SINEC Security Monitor versions prior to 4.10.0, where the application does not properly enforce authorization checks for the file_transfer feature in the ssmctl-client command. As a result, an authenticated local attacker with low privileges can read or write any file on the server or sensor.

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Impact Analysis

An attacker with low-level local access could exploit this vulnerability to read or modify any file on the affected system. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure, data tampering, or disruption of system operations, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.

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Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, Siemens recommends updating SINEC Security Monitor to version 4.10.0 or later, which addresses the improper authorization issue in the file_transfer feature of the ssmctl-client command. [1]

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