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Siemens recently addressed numerous vulnerabilities affecting its automation device A8000. The vulnerabilities even included a critical severity code execution flaw that could allow remote attacks from an unauthenticated adversary. Siemens Automation Device Vulnerabilities Researchers from SEC Consult have shared a detailed advisory highlighting numerous vulnerabilities they found in the Siemens A8000 automatic device. Siemens A8000 is a modular telecontrol and automation device for energy supply areas, supporting a wide range of applications. The device facilitates grid optimization alongside catering to cybersecurity, communication, and engineering needs. This widespread application of this device indicates how a security vulnerability, if exploited, can threaten power supply with a cascade effect,