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5.8

Siemens SPCanywhere app can be tricked by fake certificates

CVE-2015-1596 · published 11 years ago
Summary

The Siemens SPCanywhere mobile app for Android and iOS does not properly check the security certificates it receives from servers. This weakness lets a malicious actor intercept the app’s communication and pretend to be a legitimate server, potentially exposing confidential data. Install any available updates, ensure the app is kept current, and use trusted networks to reduce the risk.

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 spcanywhere <= 1.4
<= 1.4.1
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:spcanywhere:*:*:*:*:iphone_os:*:*:*
Original advisory text
The Siemens SPCanywhere application for Android and iOS does not properly verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive ...
The Siemens SPCanywhere application for Android and iOS does not properly verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.
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
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-310Cryptographic Issues
Timeline
Published7 Mar 2015
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2015-1596 · NVD
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