CVE-2023-27407

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SCALANCE LPE9403 (All versions < V2.1). The web based management of affected device does not properly validate user input, making it susceptible to command injection. This could allow an authenticated remote attacker to access the underlying operating system as the root user.

Categories

9.9
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 1.21% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory siemens.com
Affected: Siemens SCALANCE LPE9403
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-325383.pdf vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-27407?
CVE-2023-27407 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-27407?
To fix CVE-2023-27407, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-27407 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-27407 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-27407?
CVE-2023-27407 affects Siemens SCALANCE LPE9403.
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