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5.8

Siemens WinCC can send users to fake websites

CVE-2013-4912 · published 13 years ago
Summary

The WinCC software used to control Siemens HMI panels can be misconfigured so that a link in the system redirects anyone who clicks it to any web address an attacker chooses. This could be used to lead users to phishing pages that look legitimate. Review the configuration settings and apply the latest update that fixes the redirect behavior.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
siemens wincc 11.0
12.0
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:wincc:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Open redirect vulnerability in Siemens WinCC (TIA Portal) 11 and 12 before 12 SP1 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks by leveraging imprope...
Open redirect vulnerability in Siemens WinCC (TIA Portal) 11 and 12 before 12 SP1 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks by leveraging improper configuration of SIMATIC HMI panels by the WinCC product.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.8 Medium
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-20Improper Input Validation
Timeline
Published1 Aug 2013
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2013-4912 · NVD
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