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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2023.1612
ICSA-23-075-02 Siemens RUGGEDCOM CROSSBOW V5.3
17 March 2023
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: Siemens RUGGEDCOM CROSSBOW V5.3
Publisher: ICS-CERT
Operating System: Network Appliance
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2023-27463 CVE-2023-27462
Original Bulletin:
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-075-02
Comment: CVSS (Max): 8.8 CVE-2023-27463 (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)
CVSS Source: ICS-CERT
Calculator: https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/3.1#CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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ICS Advisory (ICSA-23-075-02)
Siemens RUGGEDCOM CROSSBOW V5.3
Release Date
March 16, 2023
As of January 10, 2023, CISA will no longer be updating ICS security advisories
for Siemens product vulnerabilities beyond the initial advisory. For the most
up-to-date information on vulnerabilities in this advisory, please see Siemens'
ProductCERT Security Advisories (CERT Services | Services | Siemens Global) .
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
o CVSS v3 8.8
o ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely/low attack complexity
o Vendor: Siemens
o Equipment: RUGGEDCOM CROSSBOW
o Vulnerabilities: Missing Authorization, SQL Injection
2. RISK EVALUATION
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow authenticated remote
attackers to access restricted data or execute arbitrary database queries via
an SQL injection attack.
3. TECHNICAL DETAILS
3.1 AFFECTED PRODUCTS
The following software from Siemens is affected:
o Siemens RUGGEDCOM CROSSBOW: All versions prior to V5.3
3.2 VULNERABILITY OVERVIEW
3.2.1 MISSING AUTHORIZATION CWE-862
In the affected application, the client query handler fails to check for proper
permissions for specific read queries. This could allow authenticated remote
attackers to access restricted data.
CVE-2023-27462 has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3 base score of
3.1 has been assigned. The CVSS vector string is ( CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N
/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N ).
3.2.2 IMPROPER NEUTRALIZATION OF SPECIAL ELEMENTS USED IN AN SQL COMMAND ('SQL
INJECTION') CWE-89
In affected applications, the audit log form is vulnerable to SQL injection.
This could allow authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL
queries on the server database.
CVE-2023-27463 has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3 base score of
8.8 has been assigned. The CVSS vector string is ( CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N
/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H ).
3.3 BACKGROUND
o CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS: Multiple
o COUNTRIES/AREAS DEPLOYED: Worldwide
o COMPANY HEADQUARTERS LOCATION: Germany
3.4 RESEARCHER
Siemens reported these vulnerabilities to CISA. Cameron Whitehead from RISES
Center at UCF reported the vulnerability CVE-2023-27463 to Siemens.
4. MITIGATIONS
Siemens has identified the following specific workarounds and mitigations users
can apply to reduce risk:
o RUGGEDCOM CROSSBOW: Update to V5.3 or later version
As a general security measure, Siemens strongly recommends protecting network
access to devices with appropriate mechanisms. To operate devices in a
protected IT environment, Siemens recommends configuring the environment
according to Siemens' operational guidelines for Industrial Security.
Additional information on Industrial Security by Siemens can be found at the
Siemens website .
For more information, see the associated Siemens security advisory SSA-320629
in HTML and CSAF .
CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of
exploitation of these vulnerabilities. Specifically, users should:
o Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems,
and ensure they are not accessible from the Internet .
o Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and
isolate them from business networks.
o When remote access is required, use secure methods, such as Virtual Private
Networks (VPNs), recognizing VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be
updated to the most current version available. Also recognize VPN is only
as secure as its connected devices.
CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk
assessment prior to deploying defensive measures.
CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices
on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov/ics . Several CISA products detailing cyber
defense best practices are available for reading and download, including
Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth
Strategies .
Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available
on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov/ics in the technical information paper,
ICS-TIP-12-146-01B--Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation
Strategies .
Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established
internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation
against other incidents.
No known public exploits specifically target these vulnerabilities.
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