How severe is CVE-2023-46099?

CVE-2023-46099 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-46099 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-46099?

CVE-2023-46099 affects Siemens Simatic Pcs Neo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46099?

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

When was CVE-2023-46099 published?

CVE-2023-46099 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-46099

CVE-2023-46099 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens Simatic Pcs Neo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
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). There is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Administration Console of the affected product, that could allow an attacker with high privileges to inject Javascript code into the application that is later executed by another legitimate user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-46099?: A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC PCS neo (All versions < V4.1). There is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Administration Console of the affected product, that could allow an attacker with high privileges to inject Javascript code into the application that is later executed by another legitimate user.
How severe is CVE-2023-46099?: CVE-2023-46099 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-46099 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-46099?: CVE-2023-46099 affects Siemens Simatic Pcs Neo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-46099?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-46099 published?: CVE-2023-46099 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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