How severe is CVE-2023-46096?

CVE-2023-46096 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-46096 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-46096?

CVE-2023-46096 affects Siemens Simatic Pcs Neo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46096?

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

When was CVE-2023-46096 published?

CVE-2023-46096 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-46096

CVE-2023-46096 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens Simatic Pcs Neo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Siemens Simatic Pcs Neo
Published: 2023-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC PCS neo (All versions < V4.1). The PUD Manager of affected products does not properly authenticate users in the PUD Manager web service. This could allow an unauthenticated adjacent attacker to generate a privileged token and upload additional documents.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-46096?: A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC PCS neo (All versions < V4.1). The PUD Manager of affected products does not properly authenticate users in the PUD Manager web service. This could allow an unauthenticated adjacent attacker to generate a privileged token and upload additional documents.
How severe is CVE-2023-46096?: CVE-2023-46096 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-46096 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-46096?: CVE-2023-46096 affects Siemens Simatic Pcs Neo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-46096?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-46096 published?: CVE-2023-46096 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-456933.pdf

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_pcs_neo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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