CVE-2014-8552
mediumpriority · track · 21EPSS 0.020 · 81 %ileEUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
The WinCC server in Siemens SIMATIC WinCC 7.0 through SP3, 7.2 before Update 9, and 7.3 before Update 2; SIMATIC PCS 7 7.1 through SP4, 8.0 through SP2, and 8.1; and TIA Portal 13 before Update 6 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via crafted packets.
remediations
Vendor fix, mitigation, or workaround guidance, as published by each source.
No vendor fix yet; a mitigation is available.
- MitigationSIMATIC PCS 7 V7.1 SP4 and priorcisa_csaf_ot
As a general security measure, Siemens strongly recommends protecting network access to the SIMATIC WinCC server with appropriate mechanisms. It is also advised to follow recommended security practices and to configure the environment according to operational guidelines in order to run the devices in a protected IT environment.
- MitigationSIMATIC PCS 7 V8.0cisa_csaf_ot
As a general security measure, Siemens strongly recommends protecting network access to the SIMATIC WinCC server with appropriate mechanisms. It is also advised to follow recommended security practices and to configure the environment according to operational guidelines in order to run the devices in a protected IT environment.
- MitigationSIMATIC PCS 7 V8.1cisa_csaf_ot
As a general security measure, Siemens strongly recommends protecting network access to the SIMATIC WinCC server with appropriate mechanisms. It is also advised to follow recommended security practices and to configure the environment according to operational guidelines in order to run the devices in a protected IT environment.
- MitigationSIMATIC WinCC V7.2cisa_csaf_ot
As a general security measure, Siemens strongly recommends protecting network access to the SIMATIC WinCC server with appropriate mechanisms. It is also advised to follow recommended security practices and to configure the environment according to operational guidelines in order to run the devices in a protected IT environment.
- MitigationSIMATIC WinCC V7.0 SP3 and priorcisa_csaf_ot
As a general security measure, Siemens strongly recommends protecting network access to the SIMATIC WinCC server with appropriate mechanisms. It is also advised to follow recommended security practices and to configure the environment according to operational guidelines in order to run the devices in a protected IT environment.
- MitigationSIMATIC WinCC V7.3cisa_csaf_ot
As a general security measure, Siemens strongly recommends protecting network access to the SIMATIC WinCC server with appropriate mechanisms. It is also advised to follow recommended security practices and to configure the environment according to operational guidelines in order to run the devices in a protected IT environment.
- MitigationTIA Portal V13 (including WinCC Professional Runtime)cisa_csaf_ot
As a general security measure, Siemens strongly recommends protecting network access to the SIMATIC WinCC server with appropriate mechanisms. It is also advised to follow recommended security practices and to configure the environment according to operational guidelines in order to run the devices in a protected IT environment.
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 · 4.3–7.8
weaknesses
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affected products (23)
Products and version ranges known to be affected.
advisories (1)
Vendor and ecosystem advisories describing this.
- ICSA-14-329-02DSiemens SIMATIC WinCC, PCS7, and TIA Portal Vulnerabilities2014-08-28icsa · cisa_csaf_otUS
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also known as (3)
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sources
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references (4)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60068cnnvd
- http://www.siemens.com/innovation/pool/de/forschungsfelder/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-134508.pdfcnnvd
- http://www.siemens.com/innovation/pool/de/forschungsfelder/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-134508.pdfenisa_euvd
- http://www.siemens.com/innovation/pool/de/forschungsfelder/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-134508.pdfVendor Advisorynvd
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