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TI-2023-21514 Aliases CVE-2023-40731GHSA-x95r-7f45-c9ff

Unrestricted file upload in Siemens QMS Automotive

Priority LOW 39CWE-434Published · Updated

Key facts

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

Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-434.

Summary

A vulnerability has been identified in QMS Automotive (All versions < V12.39). The affected application allows users to upload arbitrary file types. This could allow an attacker to upload malicious files, that could potentially lead to code tampering.

Why it matters now

Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00548 46th 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-2023-40731
  2. 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-x95r-7f45-c9ff

References

  • 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-2023-21513 Improper access control 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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