CVE-2024-27173: Path Traversal (CVSS 9.8)

Description

Remote Command program allows an attacker to get Remote Code Execution by overwriting existing Python files containing executable code. This vulnerability can be executed in combination with other vulnerabilities and difficult to execute alone. So, the CVSS score for this vulnerability alone is lower than the score listed in the "Base Score" of this vulnerability. For detail on related other vulnerabilities, please ask to the below contact point. https://www.toshibatec.com/contacts/products/ As for the affected products/models/versions, see the reference URL.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-22 Path Traversal

References

Other References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/1 https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU97136265/index.html https://www.toshibatec.com/information/20240531_01.html https://www.toshibatec.com/information/pdf/information20240531_01.pdf http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/1 https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU97136265/index.html https://www.toshibatec.com/information/20240531_01.html https://www.toshibatec.com/information/pdf/information20240531_01.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27173? +

Remote Command program allows an attacker to get Remote Code Execution by overwriting existing Python files containing executable code. This vulnerability can be executed in combination with other vulnerabilities and difficult to execute alone. So, the CVSS score for this vulnerability alone is lower than the score listed in the "Base Score" of this vulnerability. For detail on related other vulnerabilities, please ask to the below contact point. https://www.toshibatec.com/contacts/products/ As for the affected products/models/versions, see the reference URL. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-27173? +

CVE-2024-27173 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-27173? +

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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