How severe is CVE-2023-38640?

CVE-2023-38640 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-38640 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-2023-38640?

CVE-2023-38640 affects Siemens Sicam Pas/pqs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38640?

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

When was CVE-2023-38640 published?

CVE-2023-38640 was published on 2023-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38640

CVE-2023-38640 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens Sicam Pas/pqs with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Siemens Sicam Pas/pqs
Published: 2023-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SICAM PAS/PQS (All versions >= V8.00 < V8.22). The affected application is installed with specific files and folders with insecure permissions. This could allow an authenticated local attacker to read and modify configuration data in the context of the application process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38640?: A vulnerability has been identified in SICAM PAS/PQS (All versions >= V8.00 < V8.22). The affected application is installed with specific files and folders with insecure permissions. This could allow an authenticated local attacker to read and modify configuration data in the context of the application process.
How severe is CVE-2023-38640?: CVE-2023-38640 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-38640 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-2023-38640?: CVE-2023-38640 affects Siemens Sicam Pas/pqs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38640?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-38640 published?: CVE-2023-38640 was published on 2023-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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