How severe is CVE-2023-35920?

CVE-2023-35920 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, 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 none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-35920 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-35920?

CVE-2023-35920 primarily affects Siemens Simatic Mv540 H Firmware. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35920?

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-2023-35920 published?

CVE-2023-35920 was published on 2023-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-35920

CVE-2023-35920 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Simatic Mv540 H Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-400.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Siemens Simatic Mv540 H Firmware
Published: 2023-07-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC MV540 H (All versions < V3.3.4), SIMATIC MV540 S (All versions < V3.3.4), SIMATIC MV550 H (All versions < V3.3.4), SIMATIC MV550 S (All versions < V3.3.4), SIMATIC MV560 U (All versions < V3.3.4), SIMATIC MV560 X (All versions < V3.3.4). Affected devices cannot properly process specially crafted IP packets sent to the devices. This could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to cause a denial of service condition. The affected devices must be restarted manually.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-35920?: A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC MV540 H (All versions < V3.3.4), SIMATIC MV540 S (All versions < V3.3.4), SIMATIC MV550 H (All versions < V3.3.4), SIMATIC MV550 S (All versions < V3.3.4), SIMATIC MV560 U (All versions < V3.3.4), SIMATIC MV560 X (All versions < V3.3.4). Affected devices cannot properly process specially crafted IP packets sent to the devices. This could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to cause a denial of service condition. The affected devices must be restarted manually.
How severe is CVE-2023-35920?: CVE-2023-35920 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, 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 none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-35920 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-35920?: CVE-2023-35920 primarily affects Siemens Simatic Mv540 H Firmware. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-35920?: 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-2023-35920 published?: CVE-2023-35920 was published on 2023-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-561322.pdf

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:o:siemens:simatic_mv540_h_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:simatic_mv540_s_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:simatic_mv550_h_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:simatic_mv550_s_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:simatic_mv560_u_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:simatic_mv560_x_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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