How severe is CVE-2023-38558?

CVE-2023-38558 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-38558 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38558?

CVE-2023-38558 primarily affects Siemens Simatic Pcs Neo. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38558?

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

When was CVE-2023-38558 published?

CVE-2023-38558 was published on 2023-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38558

CVE-2023-38558 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens Simatic Pcs Neo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-668.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Siemens Simatic Pcs Neo
Published: 2023-09-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC PCS neo (Administration Console) V4.0 (All versions), SIMATIC PCS neo (Administration Console) V4.0 Update 1 (All versions). The affected application leaks Windows admin credentials. An attacker with local access to the Administration Console could get the credentials, and impersonate the admin user, thereby gaining admin access to other Windows systems.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38558?: A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC PCS neo (Administration Console) V4.0 (All versions), SIMATIC PCS neo (Administration Console) V4.0 Update 1 (All versions). The affected application leaks Windows admin credentials. An attacker with local access to the Administration Console could get the credentials, and impersonate the admin user, thereby gaining admin access to other Windows systems.
How severe is CVE-2023-38558?: CVE-2023-38558 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-38558 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38558?: CVE-2023-38558 primarily affects Siemens Simatic Pcs Neo. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38558?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-38558 published?: CVE-2023-38558 was published on 2023-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-646240.pdf

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_pcs_neo:4.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_pcs_neo:4.0:update_1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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