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CVE-2018-4844: A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC WinCC OA UI for Android (All versions < V3.15.10), SIMATIC W...

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC WinCC OA UI for Android (All versions < V3.15.10), SIMATIC WinCC OA UI for iOS (All versions < V3.15.10). Insufficient limitation of CONTROL script capabilities could allow read and write access from one HMI project cache folder to other HMI project cache folders within the app's sandbox on the same mobile device. This includes HMI project cache folders of other configured WinCC OA servers. The security vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker who tricks an app user to connect to an attacker-controlled WinCC OA server. Successful exploitation requires user interaction and read/write access to the app's folder on a mobile device. The vulnerability could allow reading data from and writing data to the app's folder. At the time of advisory publication no public exploitation of this security vulnerability was known. Siemens confirms the security vulnerability and provides mitigations to resolve the security issue.

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This affects Siemens SIMATIC WinCC OA mobile UI apps before V3.15.10. A tricked user could connect to a malicious WinCC OA server, letting that server read or modify cached HMI project data inside the app sandbox. The issue is not listed as KEV, and the advisory said no public exploitation was known at publication. Exposure is limited to organizations using SIMATIC WinCC OA UI for Android or iOS versions earlier than V3.15.10, especially where mobile users connect to multiple WinCC OA servers or retain cached project data on devices. Treat as a targeted operational technology exposure, not an internet-scale emergency. Prioritize remediation for mobile HMI users who access sensitive projects, connect to multiple servers, or use devices outside tightly controlled environments. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Android and iOS WinCC OA UI apps to V3.15.10 or later.; Review Siemens SSA-822928 for vendor remediation and mitigation details.; Restrict users to trusted WinCC OA servers where operationally possible..

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Siemens AGSIMATIC WinCC OA UI for Android, SIMATIC WinCC OA UI for iOSSIMATIC WinCC OA UI for Android : All versions < V3.15.10, SIMATIC WinCC OA UI for iOS : All versions < V3.15.10Listed
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