CVE-2019-10940

What it is

A vulnerability has been identified in SINEMA Server (All versions < V14.0 SP2 Update 1). Incorrect session validation could allow an attacker with a valid session, with low privileges, to perform firmware updates and other administrative operations on connected devices. The security vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker with network access to the affected system. An attacker must have access to a low privileged account in order to exploit the vulnerability. An attacker could use the vulnerability to compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system and underlying components. At the time of advisory publication no public exploitation of this security vulnerability was known.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

1.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2020-01-16 16:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 02:11 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 1.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 9.9 CRITICAL (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2020-01-16 16:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 02:11 UTC

Exploit probability

1.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-266

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Siemens Sinema Server < 14.0
• Siemens Sinema Server 14.0

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 9.9

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

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