CVE-2023-27409

Name: CVE-2023-27409
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-09T13:15:16.8+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-27409 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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`.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.17%

7.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	Scalance Lpe9403 Firmware	< 2.1

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-325383.pdfVendor Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-325383.pdfVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 9, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-27409?

How severe is CVE-2023-27409?

CVE-2023-27409 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27409?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST