CVE-2026-89199: CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in Siemens RUGGEDCOM CROSSBOW
Description
A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM CROSSBOW (All versions < V6.0). Affected devices do not properly restrict access to sensitive configuration items via specific database queries. This could allow an authenticated attacker to retrieve administrative credentials for various internal systems, leading to unauthorized information disclosure and privilege escalation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Siemens
RUGGEDCOM CROSSBOW
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-89199) in Siemens RUGGEDCOM CROSSBOW (versions before 6.0) involves improper restriction of access to sensitive configuration data through user-controlled keys in database queries. An authenticated attacker can exploit this to retrieve administrative credentials, resulting in unauthorized information disclosure and elevated privileges. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or vendor advisory is provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
Exploitation allows an authenticated attacker to bypass authorization controls and access sensitive configuration items, including administrative credentials. This leads to unauthorized information disclosure and privilege escalation, potentially compromising internal systems' security and control.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict authenticated user access to trusted personnel only and monitor for suspicious query activity related to configuration database access.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- siemens
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-11T07:45:20.919Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6acdfe9e2cdf04f6564c88a3
Added to database: 10/13/2026, 09:49:18 UTC
Last enriched: 10/13/2026, 10:03:15 UTC
Last updated: 10/13/2026, 18:57:33 UTC
Views: 16
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