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Weakness
CWE
CWE-170
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Null terminator handling
Impact

CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction not required.
Exploit ScenarioDerived

This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the high-severity affected system.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 2.4% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

A vulnerability has been identified in APOGEE MBC (PPC) (BACnet) (All versions), APOGEE MBC (PPC) (P2 Ethernet) (All versions), APOGEE MEC (PPC) (BACnet) (All versions), APOGEE MEC (PPC) (P2. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), 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. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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This vulnerability is classified under CWE-170. A vulnerability has been identified in APOGEE MBC (PPC) (BACnet) (All versions), APOGEE MBC (PPC) (P2 Ethernet) (All versions), APOGEE MEC (PPC) (BACnet) (All versions), APOGEE MEC (PPC) (P2 Ethernet) (All versions), APOGEE PXC Compact (BACnet) (All versions < V3.5.4), APOGEE PXC Compact (P2 Ethernet) (All versions < V2.8.19), APOGEE PXC Modular (BACnet) (All versions < V3.5.4), APOGEE PXC Modular (P2 Ethernet) (All versions < V2.8.19), Desigo PXC00-E.D (All versions >= V2.3 and < V6.30.016), Desigo PXC00-U (All versions >= V2.3 and < V6.30.016), Desigo PXC001-E.D (All versions >= V2.3 and < V6.30.016), Desigo PXC100-E.D (All versions >= V2.3 and < V6.30.016), Desigo PXC12-E.D (All versions >= V2.3 and < V6.30.016), Desigo PXC128-U (All versions >= V2.3 and < V6.30.016), Desigo PXC200-E.D (All versions >= V2.3 and < V6.30.016), Desigo PXC22-E.D (All versions >= V2.3 and < V6.30.016), Desigo PXC22.1-E.D (All versions >= V2.3 and < V6.30.016), Desigo PXC36.1-E.D (All versions >= V2.3 and < V6.30.016), Desigo PXC50-E.D (All versions >= V2.3 and < V6.30.016), Desigo PXC64-U (All versions >= V2.3 and < V6.30.016), Desigo PXM20-E (All versions >= V2.3 and < V6.30.016), Nucleus NET (All versions), Nucleus ReadyStart V3 (All versions < V2017.02.4), Nucleus Source Code (All versions), TALON TC Compact (BACnet) (All versions < V3.5.4), TALON TC Modular (BACnet) (All versions < V3.5.4). FTP server does not properly validate the length of the “MKD/XMKD” command, leading to stack-based buffer overflows. This may result in Denial-of-Service conditions and Remote Code Execution. (FSMD-2021-0018) Affected products include: Siemens Nucleus Net, Siemens Nucleus Readystart V3, Siemens Nucleus Source Code, Siemens Apogee Modular Building Controller Firmware, Siemens Apogee Modular Equiment Controller Firmware.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 8.8 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

DescriptionNVD

A vulnerability has been identified in APOGEE MBC (PPC) (BACnet) (All versions), APOGEE MBC (PPC) (P2 Ethernet) (All versions), APOGEE MEC (PPC) (BACnet) (All versions), APOGEE MEC (PPC) (P2 Ethernet) (All versions), APOGEE PXC Compact (BACnet) (All versions < V3.5.4), APOGEE PXC Compact (P2 Ethernet) (All versions < V2.8.19), APOGEE PXC Modular (BACnet) (All versions < V3.5.4), APOGEE PXC Modular (P2 Ethernet) (All versions < V2.8.19), Desigo PXC00-E.D (All versions >= V2.3 and < V6.30.016), Desigo PXC00-U (All versions >= V2.3 and < V6.30.016), Desigo PXC001-E.D (All versions >= V2.3 and < V6.30.016), Desigo PXC100-E.D (All versions >= V2.3 and < V6.30.016), Desigo PXC12-E.D (All versions >= V2.3 and < V6.30.016), Desigo PXC128-U (All versions >= V2.3 and < V6.30.016), Desigo PXC200-E.D (All versions >= V2.3 and < V6.30.016), Desigo PXC22-E.D (All versions >= V2.3 and < V6.30.016), Desigo PXC22.1-E.D (All versions >= V2.3 and < V6.30.016), Desigo PXC36.1-E.D (All versions >= V2.3 and < V6.30.016), Desigo PXC50-E.D (All versions >= V2.3 and < V6.30.016), Desigo PXC64-U (All versions >= V2.3 and < V6.30.016), Desigo PXM20-E (All versions >= V2.3 and < V6.30.016), Nucleus NET (All versions), Nucleus ReadyStart V3 (All versions < V2017.02.4), Nucleus Source Code (All versions), TALON TC Compact (BACnet) (All versions < V3.5.4), TALON TC Modular (BACnet) (All versions < V3.5.4). FTP server does not properly validate the length of the “MKD/XMKD” command, leading to stack-based buffer overflows. This may result in Denial-of-Service conditions and Remote Code Execution. (FSMD-2021-0018)

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
2.4%
Top 18% exploitable
Data Quality
2 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 HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 2.4%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
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

46
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +2
CVSS: +44
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

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)NVD

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:nucleus_net:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:nucleus_readystart_v3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:nucleus_source_code:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:apogee_modular_building_controller_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:apogee_modular_equiment_controller_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:apogee_pxc_compact_firmware:*:*:*:*:p2_ethernet:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:apogee_pxc_compact_firmware:*:*:*:*:bacnet:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:apogee_pxc_modular_firmware:*:*:*:*:p2_ethernet:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:apogee_pxc_modular_firmware:*:*:*:*:bacnet:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:talon_tc_compact_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:talon_tc_modular_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:desigo_pxc00-e.d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:desigo_pxc00-u_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:desigo_pxc001-e.d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:desigo_pxc12-e.d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:desigo_pxc22-e.d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:desigo_pxc22.1-e.d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:desigo_pxc36.1-e.d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:desigo_pxc50-e.d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:desigo_pxc64-u_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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References

Advisories & patches
ADVISORY https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-044112.pdf ADVISORY https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-114589.pdf

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