Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information (CVE-2021-22946)

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include('compat.inc');

if (description)
{
  script_id(504144);
  script_version("1.3");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_modification_date", value:"2026/03/05");

  script_cve_id("CVE-2021-22946");
  script_xref(name:"ICSA", value:"23-194-01");

  script_name(english:"Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information (CVE-2021-22946)");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"The remote OT asset is affected by a vulnerability.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"A user can tell curl >= 7.20.0 and <= 7.78.0 to require a successful
upgrade to TLS when speaking to an IMAP, POP3 or FTP server (--ssl-
reqd on the command line orCURLOPT_USE_SSL set to CURLUSESSL_CONTROL
or CURLUSESSL_ALL withlibcurl). This requirement could be bypassed if
the server would return a properly crafted but perfectly legitimate
response.This flaw would then make curl silently continue its
operations WITHOUTTLS contrary to the instructions and expectations,
exposing possibly sensitive data in clear text over the network.

This plugin only works with Tenable.ot.
Please visit https://www.tenable.com/products/tenable-ot for more information.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-389290.pdf");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-146325.pdf");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-398330.html");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109478459/");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109806100/");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109821187/");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-194-01");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"The following text was originally created by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The original
can be found at CISA.gov.

Siemens recommends users update the product to the following versions:

- Update to V2.16.0 or later version

As a general security measure, Siemens strongly recommends protecting network access to devices with appropriate
mechanisms. In order to operate the devices in a protected IT environment, Siemens recommends to configure the
environment according to Siemens' operational guidelines for Industrial Security, and to follow the recommendations in
the product manuals. Additional information on Industrial Security by Siemens can be found at:
https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity

For further inquiries on security vulnerabilities in Siemens products and solutions, please contact the Siemens
ProductCERT: https://www.siemens.com/cert/advisories

As a general security measure, Siemens recommends protecting network access to devices with appropriate mechanisms. To
operate the devices in a protected IT environment, Siemens recommends configuring the environment according to Siemens'
operational guidelines for industrial security and following recommendations in the product manuals.

Additional information on industrial security by Siemens can be found on the Siemens industrial security webpage.

For more information see the associated Siemens security advisory SSA-146325 in HTML and CSAF.");
  script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N");
  script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:P/RL:O/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2021-22946");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"No known exploits are available");
  script_cwe_id(319);

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2022/03/08");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2022/03/08");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2025/11/13");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"remote");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:siemens:ruggedcom_rox_mx5000_firmware");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:siemens:ruggedcom_rox_mx5000re_firmware");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:siemens:ruggedcom_rox_rx1400_firmware");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:siemens:ruggedcom_rox_rx1500_firmware");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:siemens:ruggedcom_rox_rx1501_firmware");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:siemens:ruggedcom_rox_rx1510_firmware");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:siemens:ruggedcom_rox_rx1511_firmware");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:siemens:ruggedcom_rox_rx1512_firmware");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:siemens:ruggedcom_rox_rx1524_firmware");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:siemens:ruggedcom_rox_rx1536_firmware");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:siemens:ruggedcom_rox_rx5000_firmware");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:siemens:simatic_s7-1500_cpu_firmware:3.1.5");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:siemens:siplus_s7-1500_cpu_firmware:3.1.5");
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  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"Tenable.ot");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2025-2026 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");

  script_dependencies("tenable_ot_api_integration.nasl");
  script_require_keys("Tenable.ot/Siemens");

  exit(0);
}


include('tenable_ot_cve_funcs.inc');

get_kb_item_or_exit('Tenable.ot/Siemens');

var asset = tenable_ot::assets::get(vendor:'Siemens');

var vuln_cpes = {
    "cpe:/o:siemens:ruggedcom_rox_mx5000_firmware" :
        {"versionEndExcluding" : "2.16.0", "family" : "RuggedCom"},
    "cpe:/o:siemens:ruggedcom_rox_mx5000re_firmware" :
        {"versionEndExcluding" : "2.16.0", "family" : "RuggedCom"},
    "cpe:/o:siemens:ruggedcom_rox_rx1400_firmware" :
        {"versionEndExcluding" : "2.16.0", "family" : "RuggedCom"},
    "cpe:/o:siemens:ruggedcom_rox_rx1500_firmware" :
        {"versionEndExcluding" : "2.16.0", "family" : "RuggedCom"},
    "cpe:/o:siemens:ruggedcom_rox_rx1501_firmware" :
        {"versionEndExcluding" : "2.16.0", "family" : "RuggedCom"},
    "cpe:/o:siemens:ruggedcom_rox_rx1510_firmware" :
        {"versionEndExcluding" : "2.16.0", "family" : "RuggedCom"},
    "cpe:/o:siemens:ruggedcom_rox_rx1511_firmware" :
        {"versionEndExcluding" : "2.16.0", "family" : "RuggedCom"},
    "cpe:/o:siemens:ruggedcom_rox_rx1512_firmware" :
        {"versionEndExcluding" : "2.16.0", "family" : "RuggedCom"},
    "cpe:/o:siemens:ruggedcom_rox_rx1524_firmware" :
        {"versionEndExcluding" : "2.16.0", "family" : "RuggedCom"},
    "cpe:/o:siemens:ruggedcom_rox_rx1536_firmware" :
        {"versionEndExcluding" : "2.16.0", "family" : "RuggedCom"},
    "cpe:/o:siemens:ruggedcom_rox_rx5000_firmware" :
        {"versionEndExcluding" : "2.16.0", "family" : "RuggedCom"},
    "cpe:/o:siemens:simatic_s7-1500_cpu_firmware:3.1.5" :
        {"versionEndExcluding" : "3.1.5", "versionStartIncluding" : "3.1.0", "family" : "S71500", "orderNumbers" : ['6ES7518-4AX00-1AB0', '6ES7518-4FX00-1AC0', '6ES7518-4AX00-1AC0', '6ES7518-4FX00-1AB0']},
    "cpe:/o:siemens:siplus_s7-1500_cpu_firmware:3.1.5" :
        {"versionEndExcluding" : "3.1.5", "versionStartIncluding" : "3.1.0", "family" : "S71500", "orderNumbers" : ['6AG1518-4AX00-4AC0']}
};

tenable_ot::cve::compare_and_report(asset:asset, cpes:vuln_cpes, severity:SECURITY_HOLE);