A vulnerability has been identified in Siemens License Server (SLS) (All versions < V5.3). (CVE-2026-69109)
Siemens License Server (SLS) versions prior to 5.3 contain a path traversal vulnerability due to insufficient sanitization of user input. This flaw allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files on the system. The vulnerability has a high severity score of 7.5 and does not require user interaction or privileges to exploit.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-69109 identifies a path traversal vulnerability in Siemens License Server (SLS) affecting all versions before 5.3. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization of user-supplied input, enabling remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the server. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting high impact on confidentiality with no impact on integrity or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild and no official patch or remediation information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to read arbitrary files on the affected system, potentially exposing sensitive information. There is no impact on system integrity or availability according to the CVSS vector. This could lead to information disclosure but not direct system compromise or denial of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict network access to the Siemens License Server and monitor for suspicious activity related to file access attempts. Avoid exposing the service to untrusted networks.
A vulnerability has been identified in Siemens License Server (SLS) (All versions < V5.3). (CVE-2026-69109)
Description
Siemens License Server (SLS) versions prior to 5.3 contain a path traversal vulnerability due to insufficient sanitization of user input. This flaw allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files on the system. The vulnerability has a high severity score of 7.5 and does not require user interaction or privileges to exploit.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-69109 identifies a path traversal vulnerability in Siemens License Server (SLS) affecting all versions before 5.3. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization of user-supplied input, enabling remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the server. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting high impact on confidentiality with no impact on integrity or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild and no official patch or remediation information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to read arbitrary files on the affected system, potentially exposing sensitive information. There is no impact on system integrity or availability according to the CVSS vector. This could lead to information disclosure but not direct system compromise or denial of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict network access to the Siemens License Server and monitor for suspicious activity related to file access attempts. Avoid exposing the service to untrusted networks.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-g4jx-hhxc-5329
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-69109"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a7b6fd0bf8831d5393ea173
Added to database: 08/11/2026, 18:54:08 UTC
Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 19:00:12 UTC
Last updated: 08/12/2026, 02:40:59 UTC
Views: 3
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