CVE-2019-10940
CVE-2019-10940 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Siemens Sinema Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-269.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.9)
- CVSS v2: 9.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-269
- Affected product: Siemens Sinema Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability has been identified in SINEMA Server (All versions < V14.0 SP2 Update 1). Incorrect session validation could allow an attacker with a valid session, with low privileges, to perform firmware updates and other administrative operations on connected devices. The security vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker with network access to the affected system. An attacker must have access to a low privileged account in order to exploit the vulnerability. An attacker could use the vulnerability to compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system and underlying components. At the time of advisory publication no public exploitation of this security vulnerability was known.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-10940?
- A vulnerability has been identified in SINEMA Server (All versions < V14.0 SP2 Update 1). Incorrect session validation could allow an attacker with a valid session, with low privileges, to perform firmware updates and other administrative operations on connected devices. The security vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker with network access to the affected system. An attacker must have access to a low privileged account in order to exploit the vulnerability. An attacker could use the vulnerability to compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system and underlying components. At the time of advisory publication no public exploitation of this security vulnerability was known.
- How severe is CVE-2019-10940?
- CVE-2019-10940 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-10940 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-10940?
- CVE-2019-10940 primarily affects Siemens Sinema Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-10940?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2019-10940 published?
- CVE-2019-10940 was published on 2020-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-880233.pdf
- https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-014-02
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinema_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinema_server:14.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinema_server:14.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinema_server:14.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
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