CVE-2024-5433

Path Traversal in Campbell Scientific CSI Web Server and RTMC

Description

The Campbell Scientific CSI Web Server supports a command that will return the most recent file that matches a given expression. A specially crafted expression can lead to a path traversal vulnerability. This command combined with a specially crafted expression allows anonymous, unauthenticated access (allowed by default) by an attacker to files and directories outside of the webserver root directory they should be restricted to.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Campbell Scientific recommends users to update to the version. For user of CSI Web Server update to the most recent CSI Web Server 1.x patch https://www.campbellsci.com/downloads/csi-web-server-patch For users of RTMC Pro 5 update to the most recent RTMC Pro 5.x patch https://www.campbellsci.com/downloads/rtmc-pro-5-patch For users of RTMC Pro 4 update to the most recent RTMC Pro 4.x patch https://www.campbellsci.com/downloads/rtmc-pro-patch . Contact Campbell Scientific https://www.campbellsci.com/contact  for more details.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.31%
Affected: Campbell Scientific CSI Web Server and RTMC
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-149-01 government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5433?
CVE-2024-5433 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-5433?
To fix CVE-2024-5433: Campbell Scientific recommends users to update to the version. For user of CSI Web Server update to the most recent CSI Web Server 1.x patch https://www.campbellsci.com/downloads/csi-web-server-patch For users of RTMC Pro 5 update to the most recent RTMC Pro 5.x patch https://www.campbellsci.com/downloads/rtmc-pro-5-patch For users of RTMC Pro 4 update to the most recent RTMC Pro 4.x patch https://www.campbellsci.com/downloads/rtmc-pro-patch . Contact Campbell Scientific https://www.campbellsci.com/contact  for more details.
Is CVE-2024-5433 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-5433 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-5433?
CVE-2024-5433 affects Campbell Scientific CSI Web Server and RTMC.
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