CVE-2023-5390: controledge unit Path Traversal (CVSS 5.3)

Description

An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to files being read from the Honeywell Experion ControlEdge VirtualUOC and ControlEdge UOC. This exploit could be used to read files from the controller that may expose limited information from the device. 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

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-36 CWE-36

CWE-22 Path Traversal

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-2023-5390? +

An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to files being read from the Honeywell Experion ControlEdge VirtualUOC and ControlEdge UOC. This exploit could be used to read files from the controller that may expose limited information from the device. 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 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-5390? +

CVE-2023-5390 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5390? +

CVE-2023-5390 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-2023-5390? +

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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