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CVE-2023-27462: A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM CROSSBOW (All versions < V5.3)

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LOW 3.1UPGRADE

CVE-2023-27462 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.1) 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 < V5.3). The client query handler of the affected application fails to check for proper permissions for specific read queries. This could allow authenticated remote attackers to access data they are not authorized for.

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score3.1 (Low)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityHigh
Privileges neededLow
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.5% (top 56%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-862
Published2023-03-14
Last modified2026-10-23
Publisher (CNA): Siemens AG · Vendor: siemens

Am I affected?

Timeline

siemens ruggedcom crossbow UPGRADE
Affected: < 5.3
Fixed in: 5.3
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 5.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ruggedcom-crossbow
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade ruggedcom-crossbow
Note
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