CVE-2023-48363: A vulnerability has been identified in OpenPCS 7 V9.1 (All versions < V9.1 SP2 UC05), SIMATIC BATCH V9.1 (All

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-48363?

openpcs 7: upgrade to newer than 9.1; simatic batch: upgrade to newer than 9.1; simatic pcs 7: upgrade to newer than 9.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-48363 being exploited?

CVE-2023-48363 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-48363 affect?

CVE-2023-48363 affects openpcs 7, simatic batch, simatic pcs 7. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). A vulnerability has been identified in OpenPCS 7 V9.1 (All versions < V9.1 SP2 UC05), SIMATIC BATCH V9.1 (All versions < V9.1 SP2 UC05), SIMATIC PCS 7 V9.1 (All versions < V9.1 SP2 UC05), SIMATIC Route Control V9.1 (All versions < V9.1 SP2

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-48363?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-48363 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting openpcs 7, simatic batch, simatic pcs 7. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability has been identified in OpenPCS 7 V9.1 (All versions < V9.1 SP2 UC05), SIMATIC BATCH V9.1 (All versions < V9.1 SP2 UC05), SIMATIC PCS 7 V9.1 (All versions < V9.1 SP2 UC05), SIMATIC Route Control V9.1 (All versions < V9.1 SP2 UC05), SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Professional V18 (All versions < V18 Update 4), SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Professional V19 (All versions < V19 Update 2), SIMATIC WinCC V7.4 (All versions), SIMATIC WinCC V7.5 (All vers

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 81%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-476
Published	2024-02-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Siemens AG · Vendor: siemens

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-13 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

siemens openpcs 7 UPGRADE

Affected: <= 9.1

Fixed in: newer than 9.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy openpcs-7 || rpm -q openpcs-7 || openpcs-7 --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 9.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade openpcs-7

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade openpcs-7

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

siemens simatic batch UPGRADE

Affected: <= 9.1

Fixed in: newer than 9.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy simatic-batch || rpm -q simatic-batch || simatic-batch --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 9.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade simatic-batch

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade simatic-batch

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

siemens simatic pcs 7 UPGRADE

Affected: <= 9.1

Fixed in: newer than 9.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy simatic-pcs-7 || rpm -q simatic-pcs-7 || simatic-pcs-7 --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 9.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade simatic-pcs-7

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade simatic-pcs-7

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

siemens simatic route control UPGRADE

Affected: <= 9.1

Fixed in: newer than 9.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy simatic-route-control || rpm -q simatic-route-control || simatic-route-control --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 9.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade simatic-route-control

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade simatic-route-control

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

siemens simatic wincc DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.4 · 7.5 · 8.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy simatic-wincc || rpm -q simatic-wincc || simatic-wincc --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison simatic-wincc sudo apt install simatic-wincc=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.4> sudo apt-mark hold simatic-wincc

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list simatic-wincc sudo dnf downgrade simatic-wincc-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.4> sudo dnf versionlock add simatic-wincc

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

siemens simatic wincc runtime professional UPGRADE

Affected: <= 18 · 19

Fixed in: newer than 18

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy simatic-wincc-runtime-professional || rpm -q simatic-wincc-runtime-professional || simatic-wincc-runtime-professional --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 18 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade simatic-wincc-runtime-professional

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade simatic-wincc-runtime-professional

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-48363?

openpcs 7: upgrade to newer than 9.1; simatic batch: upgrade to newer than 9.1; simatic pcs 7: upgrade to newer than 9.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-48363 being exploited?

CVE-2023-48363 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-48363 affect?

CVE-2023-48363 affects openpcs 7, simatic batch, simatic pcs 7. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). A vulnerability has been identified in OpenPCS 7 V9.1 (All versions < V9.1 SP2 UC05), SIMATIC BATCH V9.1 (All versions < V9.1 SP2 UC05), SIMATIC PCS 7 V9.1 (All versions < V9.1 SP2 UC05), SIMATIC Route Control V9.1 (All versions < V9.1 SP2

How urgent is CVE-2023-48363?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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