CVE-2022-43514
CVE-2022-43514 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Automation License Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Siemens Automation License Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
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 component does not correctly validate the root path on folder related operations, allowing to modify files and folders outside the intended root directory. This could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute file operations of files outside of the specified root folder. Chained with CVE-2022-43513 this could allow Remote Code Execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-43514?
- 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 component does not correctly validate the root path on folder related operations, allowing to modify files and folders outside the intended root directory. This could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute file operations of files outside of the specified root folder. Chained with CVE-2022-43513 this could allow Remote Code Execution.
- How severe is CVE-2022-43514?
- CVE-2022-43514 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2022-43514 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-43514?
- CVE-2022-43514 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-2022-43514?
- 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-2022-43514 published?
- CVE-2022-43514 was published on 2023-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-476715.html
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-556635.html
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-476715.pdf
Affected products (11)
- cpe:2.3:a:siemens:automation_license_manager:5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:siemens:automation_license_manager:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:siemens:automation_license_manager:5.1:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:siemens:automation_license_manager:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:siemens:automation_license_manager:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:siemens:automation_license_manager:5.3:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
More vulnerabilities in Siemens Automation License Manager
- CVE-2016-8565 — Critical (CVSS 9.1): Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM) before 5.3 SP3 allows remote attackers to write to files, rename files, create…
- CVE-2018-11455 — High (CVSS 8.8): A vulnerability has been identified in Automation License Manager 5 (All versions < 5.3.4.4), Automation License…
- CVE-2022-43513 — High (CVSS 8.2): A vulnerability has been identified in Automation License Manager V5 (All versions), Automation License Manager V6 (All…
- CVE-2020-7583 — High (CVSS 7.8): A vulnerability has been identified in Automation License Manager 5 (All versions), Automation License Manager 6 (All…
- CVE-2021-25659 — High (CVSS 7.5): A vulnerability has been identified in Automation License Manager 5 (All versions), Automation License Manager 6 (All…
- CVE-2016-8563 — High (CVSS 7.5): Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM) before 5.3 SP3 Update 1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service…
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