CVE-2023-27407: OS Command Injection

Published May 9, 2023
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Siemens Scalance Lpe9403 Firmware<2.1
Siemens SCALANCE LPE9403

Event History

May 9, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:51 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:51 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-27407?

The severity of CVE-2023-27407 is critical with a severity value of 9.9.

2

What is the affected software of CVE-2023-27407?

The affected software of CVE-2023-27407 is SCALANCE LPE9403 firmware versions below 2.1.

3

What is the vulnerability type of CVE-2023-27407?

The vulnerability type of CVE-2023-27407 is command injection.

4

How does CVE-2023-27407 affect the device?

CVE-2023-27407 allows an authenticated remote attacker to access the underlying operating system of the affected device.

5

Is SCALANCE LPE9403 version 2.1 vulnerable to CVE-2023-27407?

No, SCALANCE LPE9403 version 2.1 is not vulnerable to CVE-2023-27407.

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