CVE-2024-36266
CVE-2024-36266 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Siemens Powersys with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.3. 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-287.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.3)
- CVSS v4: 8.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-36006
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Siemens Powersys
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability has been identified in PowerSys (All versions < V3.11). The affected application insufficiently protects responses to authentication requests. This could allow a local attacker to bypass authentication, thereby gaining administrative privileges for the managed remote devices.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-36266?
- A vulnerability has been identified in PowerSys (All versions < V3.11). The affected application insufficiently protects responses to authentication requests. This could allow a local attacker to bypass authentication, thereby gaining administrative privileges for the managed remote devices.
- How severe is CVE-2024-36266?
- CVE-2024-36266 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.3, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-36266 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-36266?
- CVE-2024-36266 affects Siemens Powersys. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-36266?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-36266 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-36266 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36006.
- When was CVE-2024-36266 published?
- CVE-2024-36266 was published on 2024-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:siemens:powersys:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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