CVE-2023-27309: A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM CROSSBOW (All versions < V5.2)

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-27309?

ruggedcom crossbow: upgrade to 5.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-27309 being exploited?

CVE-2023-27309 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-27309 affect?

CVE-2023-27309 affects ruggedcom crossbow. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM CROSSBOW (All versions < V5.2). The client query handler of the affected application fails to check for proper permissions for specific write queries. This could allow an authenticated remote

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-27309?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2023-27309 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting ruggedcom crossbow. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM CROSSBOW (All versions < V5.2). The client query handler of the affected application fails to check for proper permissions for specific write queries. This could allow an authenticated remote attacker to perform unauthorized actions.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2023-03-14
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): Siemens AG · Vendor: siemens

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-03-14 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 13:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

siemens ruggedcom crossbow UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.2

Fixed in: 5.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ruggedcom-crossbow || rpm -q ruggedcom-crossbow || ruggedcom-crossbow --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ruggedcom-crossbow

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ruggedcom-crossbow

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-27309?

ruggedcom crossbow: upgrade to 5.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-27309 being exploited?

CVE-2023-27309 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-27309 affect?

CVE-2023-27309 affects ruggedcom crossbow. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM CROSSBOW (All versions < V5.2). The client query handler of the affected application fails to check for proper permissions for specific write queries. This could allow an authenticated remote

How urgent is CVE-2023-27309?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-27463 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM CROSSBOW (All versions < V5.3)
CVE-2023-27310 MEDIUM 6.6 UPGRADE A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM CROSSBOW (All versions < V5.2)
CVE-2023-27462 LOW 3.1 UPGRADE A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM CROSSBOW (All versions < V5.3)

References

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