How severe is CVE-2023-45204?

CVE-2023-45204 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-45204 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-45204?

CVE-2023-45204 affects Siemens Tecnomatix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45204?

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-2023-45204 published?

CVE-2023-45204 was published on 2023-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-45204

CVE-2023-45204 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Tecnomatix with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-704.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-704
Affected product: Siemens Tecnomatix
Published: 2023-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2201 (All versions < V2201.0009), Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2302 (All versions < V2302.0003). The affected applications contain a type confusion vulnerability while parsing specially crafted IGS files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-21268)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-45204?: A vulnerability has been identified in Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2201 (All versions < V2201.0009), Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2302 (All versions < V2302.0003). The affected applications contain a type confusion vulnerability while parsing specially crafted IGS files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-21268)
How severe is CVE-2023-45204?: CVE-2023-45204 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-45204 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-45204?: CVE-2023-45204 affects Siemens Tecnomatix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45204?: 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-2023-45204 published?: CVE-2023-45204 was published on 2023-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-524778.pdf

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:tecnomatix:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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