What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-5944?

CVE-2013-5944 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (Critical). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.5%.

Scalance X 200 Series Firmware CVE-2013-5944

CRITICAL

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2013-10-03 cve@mitre.org

Siemens Authentication Bypass Scalance X 200 Series Firmware Scalance X 200 Scalance X 200Irt

10.0

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

10.0 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 03, 2013 - 11:04 cve.org

CRITICAL 10.0

DescriptionCVE.org

The integrated web server on Siemens SCALANCE X-200 switches with firmware before 4.5.0 and X-200IRT switches with firmware before 5.1.0 does not properly enforce authentication requirements, which allows remote attackers to perform administrative actions via requests to the management interface.

AnalysisAI

The integrated web server on Siemens SCALANCE X-200 switches with firmware before 4.5.0 and X-200IRT switches with firmware before 5.1.0 does not properly enforce authentication requirements, which. Rated critical severity (CVSS 10.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. The integrated web server on Siemens SCALANCE X-200 switches with firmware before 4.5.0 and X-200IRT switches with firmware before 5.1.0 does not properly enforce authentication requirements, which allows remote attackers to perform administrative actions via requests to the management interface. Affected products include: Siemens Scalance X-200 Series Firmware, Siemens Scalance X-200, Siemens Scalance X-200Irt. Version information: before 4.5.0.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.