How severe is CVE-2023-46098?

CVE-2023-46098 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-46098 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-46098?

CVE-2023-46098 affects Siemens Simatic Pcs Neo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46098?

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-2023-46098 published?

CVE-2023-46098 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-46098

CVE-2023-46098 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Simatic Pcs Neo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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-942.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-942
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). When accessing the Information Server from affected products, the products use an overly permissive CORS policy. This could allow an attacker to trick a legitimate user to trigger unwanted behavior.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-46098?: A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC PCS neo (All versions < V4.1). When accessing the Information Server from affected products, the products use an overly permissive CORS policy. This could allow an attacker to trick a legitimate user to trigger unwanted behavior.
How severe is CVE-2023-46098?: CVE-2023-46098 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-46098 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-46098?: CVE-2023-46098 affects Siemens Simatic Pcs Neo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-46098?: 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-2023-46098 published?: CVE-2023-46098 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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