CVE-2023-27409: A vulnerability has been identified in SCALANCE LPE9403 (All versions < V2.1)

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-27409?

scalance lpe9403 firmware: upgrade to 2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-27409 being exploited?

CVE-2023-27409 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-2023-27409 affect?

CVE-2023-27409 affects scalance lpe9403 firmware. Severity is low (CVSS 2.5). A vulnerability has been identified in SCALANCE LPE9403 (All versions < V2.1). A path traversal vulnerability was found in the `deviceinfo` binary via the `mac` parameter. This could allow an authenticated attacker with access to the SSH in

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-27409?

Priority 10/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 2.5UPGRADE

CVE-2023-27409 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.5) affecting scalance lpe9403 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability has been identified in SCALANCE LPE9403 (All versions < V2.1). A path traversal vulnerability was found in the `deviceinfo` binary via the `mac` parameter. This could allow an authenticated attacker with access to the SSH interface on the affected device to read the contents of any file named `address`.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 93%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2023-05-09
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

2023-05-09 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 13:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

siemens scalance lpe9403 firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.1

Fixed in: 2.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-27409?

scalance lpe9403 firmware: upgrade to 2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-27409 being exploited?

CVE-2023-27409 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-2023-27409 affect?

CVE-2023-27409 affects scalance lpe9403 firmware. Severity is low (CVSS 2.5). A vulnerability has been identified in SCALANCE LPE9403 (All versions < V2.1). A path traversal vulnerability was found in the `deviceinfo` binary via the `mac` parameter. This could allow an authenticated attacker with access to the SSH in

How urgent is CVE-2023-27409?

Priority 10/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-27407 CRITICAL 9.9 UPGRADE A vulnerability has been identified in SCALANCE LPE9403 (All versions < V2.1)
CVE-2023-27408 LOW 3.3 UPGRADE A vulnerability has been identified in SCALANCE LPE9403 (All versions < V2.1)

References

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