CVE-2024-5623

HIGH
Published Aug 29, 2024 Modified Sep 13, 2024 CWE-250 CWE-267 CWE-426

Description

An untrusted search path vulnerability in B&R APROL <= R 4.4-00P3 may be used by an authenticated local attacker to get other users to execute arbitrary code under their privileges.

Is your site exposed to CVE-2024-5623?

Run a free security scan — no signup, results in seconds.

CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-250 CWE-250
CWE-267 CWE-267
CWE-426 CWE-426

Affected Products

Vendor Product
br-automation industrial_automation_aprol

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-5623? +
An untrusted search path vulnerability in B&R APROL <= R 4.4-00P3 may be used by an authenticated local attacker to get other users to execute arbitrary code under their privileges. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2024-5623? +
CVE-2024-5623 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-5623? +
CVE-2024-5623 affects products from br-automation, specifically: industrial_automation_aprol. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-5623? +
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.

Related Vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-8370

Execution with unnecessary privileges vulnerability in Broadcom Automic Automation Agent Unix on Linux x64, Linux Power 64 BE, Linux Power …
CVE-2026-40550

mpGabinet is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to excessive database privileges assigned to the user used by the application. An …
CVE-2024-43650

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in Iocharger firmware for AC models allows OS …
CVE-2024-43651

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability allows OS Command Injection as root This issue …
CVE-2024-43655

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability allows OS Command Injection as root This issue …
CVE-2025-22366

The authenticated firmware update capability of the firmware for Mennekes Smart / Premium Chargingpoints can be abused for command execution …

Don't wait for an exploit

Scan your website for vulnerabilities like CVE-2024-5623 — free, no signup required.