CVE-2014-1696
mediumpriority · track · 21EPSS 0.017 · 77 %ileEURUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
Siemens SIMATIC WinCC OA before 3.12 P002 January uses a weak hash algorithm for passwords, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack.
remediations
Vendor fix, mitigation, or workaround guidance, as published by each source.
No vendor fix yet; a mitigation is available.
- MitigationSIMATIC WinCC OAcisa_csaf_ot
Siemens recommends updating to SIMATIC WinCC OA v3.12 and to install patch P002 January
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · medium–high · 4.3–7.5
weaknesses
The CWE weakness classes this flaw belongs to.
affected products (5)
Products and version ranges known to be affected.
- siemens simatic wincc open architecture≤ 3.12nvdUScpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_wincc_open_architecture:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
advisories (1)
Vendor and ecosystem advisories describing this.
- ICSA-14-035-01Siemens SIMATIC WinCC OA Multiple Vulnerabilities2014-11-07icsa · cisa_csaf_otUS
This CSAF advisory was extracted from unstructured data and may contain inaccuracies. If you notice any errors, please reach out to the designated contact at CISA CSAF: central@cisa.dhs.gov
also known as (5)
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sources
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references (10)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-14-035-01cnnvd
- http://www.siemens.com/innovation/pool/de/forschungsfelder/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-342587.pdfcnnvd
- http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-14-035-01enisa_euvd
- http://osvdb.org/102809enisa_euvd
- http://www.siemens.com/innovation/pool/de/forschungsfelder/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-342587.pdfenisa_euvd
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90934enisa_euvd
- http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-14-035-01US Government Resourcenvd
- http://osvdb.org/102809nvd
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