How severe is CVE-2023-29103?

CVE-2023-29103 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-29103 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-29103?

CVE-2023-29103 primarily affects Siemens 6gk1411-1ac00 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29103?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-29103 published?

CVE-2023-29103 was published on 2023-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-29103

CVE-2023-29103 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens 6gk1411-1ac00 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-259.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-259
Affected product: Siemens 6gk1411-1ac00 Firmware
Published: 2023-05-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC Cloud Connect 7 CC712 (All versions >= V2.0 < V2.1), SIMATIC Cloud Connect 7 CC712 (All versions < V2.1), SIMATIC Cloud Connect 7 CC716 (All versions >= V2.0 < V2.1), SIMATIC Cloud Connect 7 CC716 (All versions < V2.1). The affected device uses a hard-coded password to protect the diagnostic files. This could allow an authenticated attacker to access protected data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-29103?: A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC Cloud Connect 7 CC712 (All versions >= V2.0 < V2.1), SIMATIC Cloud Connect 7 CC712 (All versions < V2.1), SIMATIC Cloud Connect 7 CC716 (All versions >= V2.0 < V2.1), SIMATIC Cloud Connect 7 CC716 (All versions < V2.1). The affected device uses a hard-coded password to protect the diagnostic files. This could allow an authenticated attacker to access protected data.
How severe is CVE-2023-29103?: CVE-2023-29103 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-29103 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-29103?: CVE-2023-29103 primarily affects Siemens 6gk1411-1ac00 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29103?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-29103 published?: CVE-2023-29103 was published on 2023-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-555292.pdf

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:siemens:6gk1411-1ac00_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:6gk1411-5ac00_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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