Siemens Security Snafu: How to Avoid a Database Download Disaster
CISA has stopped updating ICS security advisories for Siemens product vulnerabilities. For the latest scoop, head to Siemens’ ProductCERT Security Advisories. Meanwhile, change those default passwords and disable telnet! Remember, nothing says “secure” like a 15-character password that even your cat couldn’t guess.
Hot Take:
It looks like CISA is waving goodbye to updating ICS security advisories for Siemens products. So, if you’re into the latest and greatest in vulnerabilities, Siemens’ ProductCERT is your new BFF. Now, CISA’s like that friend who starts a conversation and then leaves you hanging — you’ll have to find the juicy details elsewhere. On the upside, it gives us more time to focus on figuring out what “CSAF” stands for! (Hint: it’s not “Can’t Stop Asking for Fun”).
Key Points:
- CISA will no longer update ICS security advisories for Siemens products after the initial advisory.
- The vulnerability affects Siemens APOGEE PXC and TALON TC devices.
- Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive encrypted database files.
- The vulnerability has a CVSS v4 base score of 6.3, indicating remote exploitable potential.
- Siemens suggests changing default passwords and disabling telnet to mitigate risks.