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Summary

A Client Code Execution (CCE) vulnerability has been identified in Desigo CC, potentially allowing malicious actors to execute arbitrary code on client devices through specially crafted graphics documents. This vulnerability leverages user-defined graphics containing embedded scripts that are executed on client application instances. Successful exploitation could lead to compromise of the client operating system and potential lateral movement within the organization.

The following versions of Siemens Desigo CC family are affected:

  • Desigo CC family V6 vers:all/* (CVE-2026-34223)
  • Desigo CC family V7 vers:all/* (CVE-2026-34223)

CVSS

Vendor

Equipment

Vulnerabilities

v3 8.2

Siemens

Siemens Desigo CC family

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Background

  • Critical Infrastructure Sectors: Critical Manufacturing, Commercial Facilities
  • Countries/Areas Deployed: Worldwide
  • Company Headquarters Location: Germany

Vulnerabilities

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CVE-2026-34223

The affected application is vulnerable to Client Code Execution (CCE) due to insufficient input validation when handling scripts embedded within user-defined graphics documents. Specifically, when the script within a graphics document is designed or modified by an attacker to include malicious commands. When a user opens a compromised graphics document, the embedded script is executed on the client application instance, allowing an attacker to write arbitrary files to the client's operating system. Successful exploitation requires an attacker to craft a malicious graphics document and entice a user with sufficient privileges to display it. This could lead to compromise of the client operating system and potential lateral movement within the organization.

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Affected Products

Siemens Desigo CC family

Vendor:

Siemens

Product Version:

Desigo CC family V6, Desigo CC family V7

Product Status:

known_affected

Remediations

Mitigation

Evaluate authorization policy for Graphics application following Least Privilege principle, so only required users have access to the configuration.

None available

Currently no fix is available.

Mitigation

For more information see the associated Siemens security advisory SSA-330084: Client Code Execution Vulnerability in Desigo CC Product Family - CSAF Version, SSA-330084: Client Code Execution Vulnerability in Desigo CC Product Family - HTML Version.

Relevant CWE: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Metrics

CVSS Version

Base Score

Base Severity

Vector String

3.1

8.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Acknowledgments

  • Michelin CERT reported this vulnerability to Siemens.

General Recommendations

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 configuring the environment according to Siemens' operational guidelines for Industrial Security (Download: https://www.siemens.com/cert/operational-guidelines-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

Additional Resources

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

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Recommended Practices

CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the exploitation risk of these vulnerabilities.

  • Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, and ensure they are not accessible from the internet.
  • Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolate them from business networks.
  • When remote access is required, use more secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), recognizing VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most recent version available. Also recognize VPN is only as secure as its connected devices.

CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures.

CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage on cisa.gov. Several CISA products detailing cyber defense best practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies.

CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets. Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov in the technical information paper, ICS-TIP-12-146-01B--Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies.

Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents.

Advisory Conversion Disclaimer

This ICSA is a verbatim republication of Siemens ProductCERT SSA-330084 from a direct conversion of the vendor's Common Security Advisory Framework (CSAF) advisory. This is republished to CISA's website as a means of increasing visibility and is provided "as-is" for informational purposes only. CISA is not responsible for the editorial or technical accuracy of republished advisories and provides no warranties of any kind regarding any information contained within this advisory. Further, CISA does not endorse any commercial product or service. Please contact Siemens ProductCERT directly for any questions regarding this advisory.

Revision History

  • Initial Release Date: 2026-09-08

Date

Revision

Summary

2026-09-08

1

Publication Date

2026-09-22

2

Initial CISA Republication of Siemens ProductCERT SSA-330084 advisory

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