CVE-2026-46748

HIGH CVSS 4.0: 8.7 EPSS 0.21%
Updated Jul 23, 2026
Siemens
Parameter Value
CVSS 8.7 (HIGH)
Affected Versions before 1.0
Type CWE-250
Vendor Siemens
Public PoC No

A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC INS (All versions < V1.0 SP2 Update 6). The affected system includes a binary that is configured with the cap_dac_override capability. This capability allows the process to bypass file system permission checks, resulting in unrestricted file system access.

This could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges leading to arbitrary file modification and gaining root privileges on the system.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
None
No additional conditions
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service

CVSS Vector v4.0

Weakness Type (CWE)

Vulnerable Products 8

Configuration From (including) Up to (excluding)
Siemens Sinec_Ins
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinec_ins:*:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
<= 1.0
Siemens Sinec_Ins
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinec_ins:1.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
Siemens Sinec_Ins
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinec_ins:1.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
Siemens Sinec_Ins
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinec_ins:1.0:sp2_update_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
Siemens Sinec_Ins
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinec_ins:1.0:sp2_update_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
Siemens Sinec_Ins
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinec_ins:1.0:sp2_update_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
Siemens Sinec_Ins
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinec_ins:1.0:sp2_update_4:*:*:*:*:*:*
Siemens Sinec_Ins
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinec_ins:1.0:sp2_update_5:*:*:*:*:*:*