How severe is CVE-2023-38533?

CVE-2023-38533 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-38533 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38533?

CVE-2023-38533 primarily affects Siemens Tia Administrator. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38533?

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

Does CVE-2023-38533 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-38533 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42332.

When was CVE-2023-38533 published?

CVE-2023-38533 was published on 2024-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38533

CVE-2023-38533 is a low-severity vulnerability in Siemens Tia Administrator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-379.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v4: 4.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-42332
Weakness: CWE-379
Affected product: Siemens Tia Administrator
Published: 2024-06-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in TIA Administrator (All versions < V3 SP2). The affected component creates temporary download files in a directory with insecure permissions. This could allow any authenticated attacker on Windows to disrupt the update process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38533?: A vulnerability has been identified in TIA Administrator (All versions < V3 SP2). The affected component creates temporary download files in a directory with insecure permissions. This could allow any authenticated attacker on Windows to disrupt the update process.
How severe is CVE-2023-38533?: CVE-2023-38533 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-38533 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38533?: CVE-2023-38533 primarily affects Siemens Tia Administrator. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38533?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-38533 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-38533 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42332.
When was CVE-2023-38533 published?: CVE-2023-38533 was published on 2024-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-319319.html

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:tia_administrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:tia_administrator:3.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:tia_administrator:3.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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