Sources: National Vulnerability Database, CVE.org, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS
CVE-2026-59082 Overview
A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC WinCC V7.5 (All versions), SIMATIC WinCC V8.0 (All versions), SIMATIC WinCC V8.1 (All versions). Affected devices implicitly execute active content when opening files. This could allow an attacker to make the user execute arbitrary code on the device.
Critical Impact
Affected Products
- Siemens SIMATIC WinCC: see the vendor advisory for the exact affected versions
Discovery Timeline
- 2026-11-10: CVE-2026-59082 published to the National Vulnerability Database by productcert@siemens.com
- 2026-11-10: last updated in the NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2026-59082
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-59082 is a Security Vulnerability weakness (CWE-357) in Siemens SIMATIC WinCC. Based on its CVSS vector, the flaw needs local or adjacent access, needs no login, and relies on a user taking an action.
With a CVSS base score of 8.5, apply the vendor fix and confirm exposure on internet facing and business critical assets first.
Root Cause
The vendor description states: A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC WinCC V7.5 (All versions), SIMATIC WinCC V8.0 (All versions), SIMATIC WinCC V8.1 (All versions). Affected devices implicitly execute active content when opening files. This could allow an attacker to make the user execute arbitrary code on the device.
Attack Vector
Based on the CVSS vector, the flaw needs local or adjacent access, needs no login, and relies on a user taking an action. Attack complexity is low complexity.
No exploitation in the wild is confirmed by CISA at the time of the last update. Check the references below for any vendor or researcher proof of concept.
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Detection Methods for CVE-2026-59082
Detection Strategies
- Inventory every instance of Siemens SIMATIC WinCC and compare the running version with the affected range above.
- Check external attack surface scans for internet facing instances of the component.
- Run an authenticated vulnerability scan once your scanner ships a check for this CVE.
Monitoring Recommendations
- Forward Siemens SIMATIC WinCC application, access and audit logs to your SIEM for retrospective hunting.
- Alert on new processes, configuration changes or outbound connections from the affected service.
- Track the vendor advisory and the CISA KEV catalog for changes in exploitation status.
How to Mitigate CVE-2026-59082
Immediate Actions Required
- Apply the fixed version of Siemens SIMATIC WinCC named in the vendor advisory.
- Prioritize internet facing and business critical instances first.
- Rescan after the change to confirm the exposure is closed.
Patch Information
Use the fixed version listed in the vendor advisory for Siemens SIMATIC WinCC.
Workarounds
- If patching must wait, restrict network access to the affected service and place it behind authentication or a web application firewall rule.
CWE References
Technical References
This entry is built directly from NVD, CISA KEV and EPSS data. Verify fixed versions in the vendor advisory before you deploy.
Frequently asked questions
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