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Simatic Wincc CVE-2014-8551

CRITICAL
Code Injection (CWE-94)
2014-11-26 cve@mitre.org
RCE Code Injection Siemens Simatic Wincc Simatic Pcs 7 Simatic Pcs7 Simatic Tiaportal
10.0
CVSS 2.0 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
CWE-94
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Code injection prevention, sandbox exec
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Execution, Initial Access

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Impact

CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity. EPSS exploitation probability: 5.81%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker could inject and execute arbitrary code within the application by sending crafted requests to the affected application.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: CRITICAL severity.
No patch listed yet 5.8% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

The WinCC server in Siemens SIMATIC WinCC 7.0 through SP3, 7.2 before Update 9, and 7.3 before Update 2; SIMATIC PCS 7 7.1 through SP4, 8.0 through SP2, and 8.1; and TIA Portal 13 before Update 6. Rated critical severity (CVSS 10.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Never evaluate user-controlled input as code. Use sandboxing, disable dangerous functions, apply strict input validation.

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This vulnerability is classified as Code Injection (CWE-94), which allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code within the application. The WinCC server in Siemens SIMATIC WinCC 7.0 through SP3, 7.2 before Update 9, and 7.3 before Update 2; SIMATIC PCS 7 7.1 through SP4, 8.0 through SP2, and 8.1; and TIA Portal 13 before Update 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted packets. Affected products include: Siemens Simatic Pcs 7, Siemens Simatic Pcs7, Siemens Simatic Tiaportal, Siemens Simatic Wincc.

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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

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Confidentiality
C
Integrity
C
Availability
C

DescriptionCVE.org

The WinCC server in Siemens SIMATIC WinCC 7.0 through SP3, 7.2 before Update 9, and 7.3 before Update 2; SIMATIC PCS 7 7.1 through SP4, 8.0 through SP2, and 8.1; and TIA Portal 13 before Update 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted packets.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
5.8%
Top 9% exploitable
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low
NVD CVE.org EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity CRITICAL
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 5.8%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
CRITICAL severity
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

56
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +6
CVSS: +50
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Code Injection CRITICAL

Code injection occurs when an application accepts user input and passes it directly into a language interpreter or evaluator without proper sanitization.

Remote Code Execution CRITICAL

Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_pcs_7:7.1:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_pcs7:7.1:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_pcs7:7.1:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_pcs7:8.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_pcs7:8.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_pcs7:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_tiaportal:13.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_tiaportal:13.0:3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_tiaportal:13.0:5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_wincc:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_wincc:7.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_wincc:7.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_wincc:7.0:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_wincc:7.2:1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_wincc:7.2:2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_wincc:7.2:3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_wincc:7.2:4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_wincc:7.2:5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_wincc:7.2:6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_wincc:7.2:7:*:*:*:*:*:*
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References

Advisories & patches
ADVISORY http://www.siemens.com/innovation/pool/de/forschungsfelder/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-134508.pdf

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