How severe is CVE-2023-48429?

CVE-2023-48429 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-48429 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-48429?

CVE-2023-48429 primarily affects Siemens Sinec Ins. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48429?

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

When was CVE-2023-48429 published?

CVE-2023-48429 was published on 2023-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-48429

CVE-2023-48429 is a low-severity vulnerability in Siemens Sinec Ins with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7. 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-754.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-754
Affected product: Siemens Sinec Ins
Published: 2023-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC INS (All versions < V1.0 SP2 Update 2). The Web UI of affected devices does not check the length of parameters in certain conditions. This allows a malicious admin to crash the server by sending a crafted request to the server. The server will automatically restart.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-48429?: A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC INS (All versions < V1.0 SP2 Update 2). The Web UI of affected devices does not check the length of parameters in certain conditions. This allows a malicious admin to crash the server by sending a crafted request to the server. The server will automatically restart.
How severe is CVE-2023-48429?: CVE-2023-48429 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-48429 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-48429?: CVE-2023-48429 primarily affects Siemens Sinec Ins. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-48429?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-48429 published?: CVE-2023-48429 was published on 2023-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-077170.pdf

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinec_ins:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinec_ins:1.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinec_ins:1.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinec_ins:1.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinec_ins:1.0:sp2_update_1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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