CVE-2019-18285
CVE-2019-18285 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens Sppa-t3000 Application Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-319.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-319
- Affected product: Siemens Sppa-t3000 Application Server
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Description
A vulnerability has been identified in SPPA-T3000 Application Server (All versions < Service Pack R8.2 SP2). The RMI communication between the client and the Application Server is unencrypted. An attacker with access to the communication channel can read credentials of a valid user. Please note that an attacker needs to have access to the Application Highway in order to exploit this vulnerability. At the time of advisory publication no public exploitation of this security vulnerability was known.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-18285?
- A vulnerability has been identified in SPPA-T3000 Application Server (All versions < Service Pack R8.2 SP2). The RMI communication between the client and the Application Server is unencrypted. An attacker with access to the communication channel can read credentials of a valid user. Please note that an attacker needs to have access to the Application Highway in order to exploit this vulnerability. At the time of advisory publication no public exploitation of this security vulnerability was known.
- How severe is CVE-2019-18285?
- CVE-2019-18285 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2019-18285 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-18285?
- CVE-2019-18285 primarily affects Siemens Sppa-t3000 Application Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-18285?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-18285 published?
- CVE-2019-18285 was published on 2019-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155665/Siemens-Security-Advisory-SPPA-T3000-Code-Execution.html
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-451445.pdf
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sppa-t3000_application_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sppa-t3000_application_server:r8.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sppa-t3000_application_server:r8.2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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