What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-48429?

CVE-2023-48429 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.7 (Low). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.6%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-48429?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2023-48429. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Sinec Ins CVE-2023-48429

LOW

Unexpected Status Code or Return Value (CWE-394)

2023-12-12 productcert@siemens.com

Denial Of Service Siemens Sinec Ins

2.7

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: siemens

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-394 OWASP Top 10:2025 A10:2025 - Mishandling of Exceptional Conditions ASVS 5.0 V16 - Security Logging and Error Handling Status code handling
Impact	CVSS score of 2.7 (LOW). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction not required.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the low-severity affected system.

Monitor Track and reassess. Why: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9).

Patch available 0.6% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC INS (All versions < V1.0 SP2 Update 2). Rated low severity (CVSS 2.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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This vulnerability is classified under CWE-394. 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. Affected products include: Siemens Sinec Ins.

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Severity by source

Vendor (siemens) PRIMARY 2.7 LOW

AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

Primary rating from Vendor (siemens) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: siemens

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

Low

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.6%

Top 56% 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 LOW

CISA KEV No

Public POC No

EPSS 0.6%

Patch available Yes

Active threat No

Deciding rule

LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9)

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

Defer

Exploitation· derived

None

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Human Impact· derived

Low

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: +1

CVSS: +14

PoC: 0

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Denial of Service MEDIUM

Denial of Service attacks render applications or systems unavailable by overwhelming resources or triggering failure conditions.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

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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References

Advisories & patches

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

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