How severe is CVE-2023-27407?

CVE-2023-27407 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-27407 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-27407?

CVE-2023-27407 affects Siemens Scalance Lpe9403 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27407?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-27407 published?

CVE-2023-27407 was published on 2023-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-27407

CVE-2023-27407 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Siemens Scalance Lpe9403 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Siemens Scalance Lpe9403 Firmware
Published: 2023-05-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SCALANCE LPE9403 (All versions < V2.1). The web based management of affected device does not properly validate user input, making it susceptible to command injection. This could allow an authenticated remote attacker to access the underlying operating system as the root user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27407?: A vulnerability has been identified in SCALANCE LPE9403 (All versions < V2.1). The web based management of affected device does not properly validate user input, making it susceptible to command injection. This could allow an authenticated remote attacker to access the underlying operating system as the root user.
How severe is CVE-2023-27407?: CVE-2023-27407 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-27407 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-27407?: CVE-2023-27407 affects Siemens Scalance Lpe9403 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27407?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-27407 published?: CVE-2023-27407 was published on 2023-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:siemens:scalance_lpe9403_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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