Predictable Authentication Tokens in Siemens WinCC HMI Web Server

Predictable Authentication Tokens in Siemens WinCC HMI Web Server

CVE-2011-4508 · HIGH Severity

AV:N/AC:M/AU:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

The HMI web server in Siemens WinCC flexible 2004, 2005, 2007, and 2008 before SP3; WinCC V11 (aka TIA portal) before SP2 Update 1; the TP, OP, MP, Comfort Panels, and Mobile Panels SIMATIC HMI panels; WinCC V11 Runtime Advanced; and WinCC flexible Runtime generates predictable authentication tokens for cookies, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass authentication via a crafted cookie.

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