CVE-2023-27462

Name: CVE-2023-27462
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-14T10:15:29.677+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-27462 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.52%

40.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	Ruggedcom Crossbow	< 5.3

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-320629.pdfVendor Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-320629.pdfVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 14, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-27462?

How severe is CVE-2023-27462?

CVE-2023-27462 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27462?

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