How severe is CVE-2022-43513?

CVE-2022-43513 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-43513 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-43513?

CVE-2022-43513 primarily affects Siemens Automation License Manager. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43513?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-43513 published?

CVE-2022-43513 was published on 2023-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-43513

CVE-2022-43513 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Automation License Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-610.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-610
Affected product: Siemens Automation License Manager
Published: 2023-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Automation License Manager V5 (All versions), Automation License Manager V6 (All versions < V6.0 SP9 Upd4), TeleControl Server Basic V3 (All versions < V3.1.2). The affected components allow to rename license files with user chosen input without authentication. This could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to rename and move files as SYSTEM user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-43513?: A vulnerability has been identified in Automation License Manager V5 (All versions), Automation License Manager V6 (All versions < V6.0 SP9 Upd4), TeleControl Server Basic V3 (All versions < V3.1.2). The affected components allow to rename license files with user chosen input without authentication. This could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to rename and move files as SYSTEM user.
How severe is CVE-2022-43513?: CVE-2022-43513 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-43513 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-43513?: CVE-2022-43513 primarily affects Siemens Automation License Manager. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43513?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-43513 published?: CVE-2022-43513 was published on 2023-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (11)

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cpe:2.3:a:siemens:automation_license_manager:5.3.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:automation_license_manager:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:automation_license_manager:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:automation_license_manager:6.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:automation_license_manager:6.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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