CVE-2024-27945
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedA vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM CROSSBOW (All versions < V5.5). The bulk import feature of the affected systems allow a privileged user to upload files to the root installation directory of the system. By replacing specific files, an attacker could tamper specific files or even achieve remote code execution.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · high confidenceRUGGEDCOM CROSSBOW versions before V5.5 contain a path traversal/file upload vulnerability in the bulk import feature that allows privileged users to upload files to the root installation directory. This enables attackers to overwrite system files and achieve remote code execution.
Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.
Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data< 5.5CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- High
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Determine installed RUGGEDCOM CROSSBOW versionAccess the device management interface or check system information panel to identify the currently installed version of RUGGEDCOM CROSSBOWAffected if The installed version is any version prior to V5.5 (for example, V5.4, V5.3, etc.)
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Verify bulk import feature statusNavigate to the device configuration or features panel to determine whether the bulk import functionality is currently enabled on the systemAffected if The bulk import feature is enabled and accessible to privileged users
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Review user access controls for bulk importExamine the user role permissions and access control lists to confirm which privileged users have access to the bulk import upload functionalityAffected if Any privileged user account has permissions to use the bulk import feature
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Inspect root installation directory for unexpected filesCheck the root installation directory of the CROSSBOW installation for any unexpected or recently modified files that may have been uploaded via the bulk import featureAffected if There are unknown files in the root installation directory, especially executable or configuration files that were not intentionally placed there
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Examine system logs for bulk import activityReview system and access logs for any bulk import operations, paying particular attention to uploads containing path traversal sequences or unusual file typesAffected if Logs show bulk import activity with path traversal patterns or uploads to non-standard directories
A system is affected if it runs any version of RUGGEDCOM CROSSBOW prior to V5.5 and has the bulk import feature accessible to privileged users.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
dbcve · scoped5.5
Upgrade RUGGEDCOM CROSSBOW to V5.5 or later. If immediate upgrade is not feasible, restrict access to the bulk import feature to only essential personnel and monitor for suspicious file upload activity.
V5.5
- Identify current version of Ruggedcom Crossbow installation
- Obtain version V5.5 from official Siemens sources (cert-portal.siemens.com or Siemens support)
- Review Siemens upgrade documentation for Ruggedcom Crossbow
- Perform upgrade to V5.5 following documented procedures
- Verify upgrade was successful and system is operational
- Confirm the bulk import feature now restricts file uploads to appropriate directories
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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The advisory tells you what broke. It rarely tells you what actually worked. If you’ve dealt with this one, that detail is what the next engineer is searching for.
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- A config change or rule that shut the vector down
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