CVE-2023-49960: In Indo-Sol PROFINET-INspektor NT through 2.4.0, a path traversal vulnerability in the httpuploadd service of

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-49960?

profinet-inspektor nt firmware: upgrade to newer than 2.4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-49960 being exploited?

CVE-2023-49960 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-2023-49960 affect?

CVE-2023-49960 affects profinet-inspektor nt firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). In Indo-Sol PROFINET-INspektor NT through 2.4.0, a path traversal vulnerability in the httpuploadd service of the firmware allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a crafted filename parameter in requests to the /upload endpo

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-49960?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-49960 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting profinet-inspektor nt firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Indo-Sol PROFINET-INspektor NT through 2.4.0, a path traversal vulnerability in the httpuploadd service of the firmware allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a crafted filename parameter in requests to the /upload endpoint.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2024-02-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: indu-sol

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-26 16:27 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

indu-sol profinet-inspektor nt firmware UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.4.0

Fixed in: newer than 2.4.0

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-2023-49960?

profinet-inspektor nt firmware: upgrade to newer than 2.4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-49960 being exploited?

CVE-2023-49960 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-2023-49960 affect?

CVE-2023-49960 affects profinet-inspektor nt firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). In Indo-Sol PROFINET-INspektor NT through 2.4.0, a path traversal vulnerability in the httpuploadd service of the firmware allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a crafted filename parameter in requests to the /upload endpo

How urgent is CVE-2023-49960?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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