CVE-2023-5389: controledge unit (CVSS 9.1)

Description

An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the ability to modify files on Honeywell Experion ControlEdge VirtualUOC and ControlEdge UOC . This exploit could be used to write a file that may result in unexpected behavior based on configuration changes or updating of files that could result in subsequent execution of a malicious application if triggered. Honeywell recommends updating to the most recent version of the product. See Honeywell Security Notification for recommendations on upgrading and versioning.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.1

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-749 CWE-749

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
honeywell	controledge_unit_operations_controller_firmware	All
honeywell	controledge_unit_operations_controller	All
honeywell	controledge_virtual_unit_operations_controller_firmware	All
honeywell	controledge_virtual_unit_operations_controller	All

References

Other References

https://process.honeywell.com https://www.honeywell.com/us/en/product-security https://process.honeywell.com https://www.honeywell.com/us/en/product-security

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5389? +

An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the ability to modify files on Honeywell Experion ControlEdge VirtualUOC and ControlEdge UOC . This exploit could be used to write a file that may result in unexpected behavior based on configuration changes or updating of files that could result in subsequent execution of a malicious application if triggered. Honeywell recommends updating to the most recent version of the product. See Honeywell Security Notification for recommendations on upgrading and versioning. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2023-5389? +

CVE-2023-5389 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.1 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5389? +

CVE-2023-5389 affects products from honeywell, specifically: controledge_unit_operations_controller, controledge_unit_operations_controller_firmware, controledge_virtual_unit_operations_controller, controledge_virtual_unit_operations_controller_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-5389? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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