Siemens Security SOS: Critical Vulnerabilities and How to Tackle Them with a Smile
As of January 10, 2023, CISA will stop updating ICS security advisories for Siemens product vulnerabilities after the initial advisory. For the latest information, visit Siemens’ ProductCERT Security Advisories. Remember, when it comes to cybersecurity, stay updated or you might find your data taking an unauthorized vacation.
Hot Take:
It seems like Siemens’ Opcenter Quality has more holes than Swiss cheese, and, unfortunately, the lactose-intolerant CISA is bowing out of the advisory update game. Prepare to update to V2506 or higher, or risk becoming the next cyber fondue party!
Key Points:
- CISA stops updating Siemens’ ICS security advisories post-initial advisory.
- Siemens’ Opcenter Quality products are riddled with vulnerabilities, including incorrect authorization and missing encryption.
- These vulnerabilities could allow attackers to gain unauthorized access or perform Man-In-The-Middle attacks.
- Siemens recommends updating to version V2506 or higher and following specific mitigation strategies.
- CISA advises minimizing network exposure and using VPNs for remote access.
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