CVE-2025-27398: OS Command Injection
First published: Tue Mar 11 2025(Updated: )
A vulnerability has been identified in SCALANCE LPE9403 (6GK5998-3GS00-2AC2) (All versions < V4.0). Affected devices do not properly neutralize special characters when interpreting user controlled log paths. This could allow an authenticated highly-privileged remote attacker to execute a limited set of binaries that are already present on the filesystem.
Credit: productcert@siemens.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Siemens Scalance LPE9403 Firmware | <4.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-27398?
CVE-2025-27398 is classified as a high severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2025-27398?
To mitigate CVE-2025-27398, upgrade to SCALANCE LPE9403 firmware version 4.0 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-27398?
CVE-2025-27398 affects all versions of SCALANCE LPE9403 firmware prior to 4.0.
What type of attack does CVE-2025-27398 enable?
CVE-2025-27398 allows a highly-privileged authenticated remote attacker to execute limited commands.
What is the impact of CVE-2025-27398?
The impact of CVE-2025-27398 includes potential unauthorized command execution due to improper handling of user-controlled log paths.
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