CVE-2024-5623: An untrusted search path vulnerability in B&R APROL <= R 4.4-00P3 may be used by an authenticated local attack

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-5623?

industrial automation aprol: upgrade to newer than r4.4-00p3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-5623 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5623 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-2024-5623 affect?

CVE-2024-5623 affects industrial automation aprol. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). 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.

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-5623 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting industrial automation aprol. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 94%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-250, CWE-267, CWE-426
Published	2024-08-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Asea Brown Boveri Ltd. (ABB) · Vendor: br-automation

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-29 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

br-automation industrial automation aprol UPGRADE

Affected: <= r4.4-00p3

Fixed in: newer than r4.4-00p3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy industrial-automation-aprol || rpm -q industrial-automation-aprol || industrial-automation-aprol --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than r4.4-00p3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade industrial-automation-aprol

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade industrial-automation-aprol

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-2024-5623?

industrial automation aprol: upgrade to newer than r4.4-00p3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-5623 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5623 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-2024-5623 affect?

CVE-2024-5623 affects industrial automation aprol. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2024-5623?

Priority 29/100. High severity

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CVE-2024-5622 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE An untrusted search path vulnerability in the AprolConfigureCCServices of B&R APROL <= R 4.2.-07P3 and <= R 4.

References

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