How severe is CVE-2023-46097?

CVE-2023-46097 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-46097 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-46097?

CVE-2023-46097 affects Siemens Simatic Pcs Neo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46097?

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

When was CVE-2023-46097 published?

CVE-2023-46097 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-46097

CVE-2023-46097 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens Simatic Pcs Neo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
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 neutralize user provided inputs. This could allow an authenticated adjacent attacker to execute SQL statements in the underlying database.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-46097?: A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC PCS neo (All versions < V4.1). The PUD Manager of affected products does not properly neutralize user provided inputs. This could allow an authenticated adjacent attacker to execute SQL statements in the underlying database.
How severe is CVE-2023-46097?: CVE-2023-46097 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-46097 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-46097?: CVE-2023-46097 affects Siemens Simatic Pcs Neo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-46097?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-46097 published?: CVE-2023-46097 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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