CVE-2023-5751: CODESYS: Development system prone to DoS through exposure of resource to wrong sphere
Published Jun 4, 2024
·Updated
A local attacker with low privileges can read and modify any users files and cause a DoS in the working directory of the affected products due to exposure of resource to wrong sphere.
Affected Software
1 affected component
CODESYS Development System
Event History
Jun 4, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:54 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:54 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2023-5751?
CVE-2023-5751 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local attackers to read and modify any user's files.
2
Who is affected by CVE-2023-5751?
CVE-2023-5751 affects users of the CODESYS Development System.
3
How do I fix CVE-2023-5751?
To fix CVE-2023-5751, update the affected CODESYS Development System to the latest version as recommended by the vendor.
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What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2023-5751?
Exploiting CVE-2023-5751 can allow an attacker to modify files and potentially cause a denial of service in the working directory.
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What type of attacker can exploit CVE-2023-5751?
CVE-2023-5751 can be exploited by a local attacker with low privileges.