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TI-2023-21513 Aliases CVE-2023-40730GHSA-xqm9-2mv3-cvx4

Improper access control in Siemens QMS Automotive

Priority LOW 39CWE-284Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Network
Privileges required
Low
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
Low
Impact type
Security bypass
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
High · High · High
Fix status
Fixed

Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-284.

Summary

A vulnerability has been identified in QMS Automotive (All versions < V12.39). The QMS.Mobile module of the affected application lacks sufficient authorization checks. This could allow an attacker to access confidential information, perform administrative functions, or lead to a denial-of-service condition.

Why it matters now

Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00571 47th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed QMS Automotive (Siemens): V12.39

SSVC decision points

CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3

Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Technical impact
Partial

The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
SiemensQMS Automotivebefore V12.39V12.39Patch availableCNA
  • QMS Automotive VendorSiemens Affected before V12.39 Fixed in V12.39 Patch available CNA

CPE configurations NVD · 1

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:qms_automotive:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*before 12.39VulnerableSiemens
  • cpe:2.3:a:siemens:qms_automotive:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 12.39 Vulnerable ·Siemens

Remediation

  • Fix · CNA QMS Automotive (Siemens) Fixed in V12.39

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2023-40730
  2. 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-xqm9-2mv3-cvx4

References

Advisory 1

  • TI-2021-08882 A vulnerability has been identified in Opcenter Quality (All versions < V12.2), QMS… CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2023-21509 A vulnerability has been identified in QMS Automotive (All versions < V12.39). CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
  • TI-2022-21600 Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Siemens QMS Automotive CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.1
  • TI-2023-21514 Unrestricted file upload in Siemens QMS Automotive CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
  • TI-2023-21511 Insecure storage of sensitive information in Siemens QMS Automotive CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.8
  • TI-2023-21510 Improper signature verification in Siemens QMS Automotive CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.8
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Sources

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