CVE-2011-5058: Medium severity codesys vulnerability

Published Jan 10, 2012
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Updated

The CmbWebserver.dll module of the Control service in 3S CoDeSys 3.4 SP4 Patch 2 allows remote attackers to create arbitrary directories under the web root by specifying a non-existent directory using \ (backslash) characters in an HTTP GET request.

Affected Software

1 affected component
3ssoftware Codesys=3.4-sp4

Event History

Jan 10, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-5058?

The severity of CVE-2011-5058 is rated as high due to its potential for remote exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-5058?

To fix CVE-2011-5058, update to a patched version of CODESYS that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2011-5058?

CVE-2011-5058 affects CODESYS version 3.4 SP4 Patch 2 and potentially earlier versions if vulnerable configurations are used.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2011-5058 facilitate?

CVE-2011-5058 allows remote attackers to create arbitrary directories under the web root using specially crafted HTTP GET requests.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-5058?

A workaround for CVE-2011-5058 includes restricting access to the CmbWebserver.dll module and limiting user input validation.

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