Siemens SCALANCE X Switches (Update A)

# ICS Advisory (ICSA-18-163-02) ## Siemens SCALANCE X Switches (Update A) Original release date: January 14, 2020 [Print Document](javascript:window.print\(\);) [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus- cert.cisa.gov%2Fics%2Fadvisories%2FICSA-18-163-02) [Like Me](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fus- cert.cisa.gov%2Fics%2Fadvisories%2FICSA-18-163-02) [Share](http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus- cert.cisa.gov%2Fics%2Fadvisories%2FICSA-18-163-02) ### Legal Notice All information products included in [https://us-cert.gov/ics](/ics) are provided "as is" for informational purposes only. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) does not provide any warranties of any kind regarding any information contained within. DHS does not endorse any commercial product or service, referenced in this product or otherwise. Further dissemination of this product is governed by the Traffic Light Protocol (TLP) marking in the header. For more information about TLP, see [https://www.us- cert.gov/tlp/](/tlp/). * * * ## 1\. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY * **CVSS v3 5.8** * **ATTENTION:** Exploitable remotely * **Vendor:** Siemens * **Equipment:** SCALANCE X switches * **Vulnerabilities:** Cross-site Scripting ## 2\. UPDATE INFORMATION This updated advisory is a follow-up to the original advisory titled ICSA-18-163-02 Siemens SCALANCE X Switches that was published June 12, 2018, on the ICS webpage on us-cert. ## 3\. RISK EVALUATION Successful exploitation of these cross-site scripting vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to store script code on the website and execute cross-site scripting (XSS), affecting the website's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, no known public exploits specifically target these vulnerabilities. High skill level is needed to exploit. ## 4\. TECHNICAL DETAILS ### 4.1 AFFECTED PRODUCTS Siemens reports the vulnerabilities affects the following SCALANCE X switch products: **\--------- Begin Update A Part 1 of 2 ---------** * SCALANCE X-200 switch family (incl. SIPLUS NET variants): All versions prior to v5.2.3 (only affected by CVE-2018-4848) * SCALANCE X-200 IRT switch family (incl. SIPLUS NET variants): All versions prior to v5.4.1 * SCALANCE X300 switch family (incl. SIPLUS NET variants): All versions prior to v4.1.3 * SCALANCE X408: All versions prior to v4.1.3 **\--------- End Update A Part 1 of 2 ---------** ### 4.2 VULNERABILITY OVERVIEW #### [4.2.1 IMPROPER NEUTRALIZATION OF INPUT DURING WEB PAGE GENERATION CWE-79](https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/79.html) A remote, authenticated attacker with access to the configuration web server could store script code on the website, provided the HRP redundancy option is set. This code could be executed in the web browser of users visiting this website (XSS), affecting its confidentiality, integrity, and availability. User interaction is required for successful exploitation as the user needs to visit the manipulated website. [CVE-2018-4842](CVE-2018-4842) has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3 base score of 5.5 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is ([AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L](https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/3.0#CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L)). #### [4.2.2 IMPROPER NEUTRALIZATION OF INPUT DURING WEB PAGE GENERATION CWE-79](https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/79.html) The integrated configuration web server of the affected Scalance X switches could allow XSS attacks if unsuspecting users are tricked into accessing a malicious link. User interaction is required for successful exploitation. The user must be logged into the web interface in order for the exploitation to succeed. [CVE-2018-4848](CVE-2018-4848) has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3 base score of 5.8 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is ([AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L](https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/3.0#CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L)). ### 4.3 BACKGROUND * **CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS:** Chemical, Energy, Food and Agriculture, Healthcare and Public Health, Transportation Systems, and Water and Wastewater Systems * **COUNTRIES/AREAS DEPLOYED:** Worldwide * **COMPANY HEADQUARTERS LOCATION:** Germany ### 4.4 RESEARCHER Marius Rothenbucher and Ali Abbasi reported these vulnerabilities to Siemens Product CERT. ## 5\. MITIGATIONS Siemens has provided updates for the following products to fix the vulnerabilities: * SCALANCE X-200: [Update to v5.2.3](https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/cn/en/view/109758142) * SCALANCE X-200 IRT: [Update to v5.4.1](https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/en/view/109758144) **\--------- Begin Update A Part 2 of 2 ---------** * SCALANCE X-300: [Update to v4.1.3](https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/document/109773547) * SCALANCE X408: [Update to v4.1.3](https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/document/109773547) **\--------- End Update A Part 2 of 2 ---------** As a general security measure, Siemens strongly recommends users protect network access to devices with appropriate mechanisms. In order to operate the devices in a protected IT environment, Siemens recommends users configure the environment according to Siemens' operational guidelines for Industrial Security, and follow the recommendations in the product manuals. Additional information on Industrial Security by Siemens can be found at: <https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity> For more information on these vulnerabilities and associated software updates, please see [Siemens security advisory SSA-480829](https://www.siemens.com/cert/advisories) CISA recommends users take the following measures to protect themselves from social engineering attacks: * Do not click web links or open unsolicited attachments in email messages. * Refer to Recognizing and Avoiding Email Scams for more information on avoiding email scams. * Refer to Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks for more information on social engineering attacks. CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures. CISA also provides a section for [control systems security recommended practices](https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/recommended-practices) on the ICS webpage on [us-cert.gov](https://www.us-cert.gov/ics). Several recommended practices are available for reading and download, including [Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies](https://www.us- cert.gov/sites/default/files/recommended_practices/NCCIC_ICS- CERT_Defense_in_Depth_2016_S508C.pdf). Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the [ICS webpage on us-cert.gov](https://www.us-cert.gov/ics) in the Technical Information Paper, [ICS-TIP-12-146-01B--Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies](https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/tips/ICS- TIP-12-146-01B). Organizations observing any suspected malicious activity should follow their established internal procedures and report their findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents. No known public exploits specifically target these vulnerabilities. High skill level is needed to exploit.