How severe is CVE-2024-27943?

CVE-2024-27943 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-27943 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-27943?

CVE-2024-27943 affects Siemens Ruggedcom Crossbow. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27943?

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

Does CVE-2024-27943 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-27943 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25117.

When was CVE-2024-27943 published?

CVE-2024-27943 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-27943

CVE-2024-27943 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Ruggedcom Crossbow with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-25117
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Siemens Ruggedcom Crossbow
Published: 2024-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM CROSSBOW (All versions < V5.5). The affected systems allow a privileged user to upload generic 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-27943?: A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM CROSSBOW (All versions < V5.5). The affected systems allow a privileged user to upload generic 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.
How severe is CVE-2024-27943?: CVE-2024-27943 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-27943 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-27943?: CVE-2024-27943 affects Siemens Ruggedcom Crossbow. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27943?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-27943 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-27943 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25117.
When was CVE-2024-27943 published?: CVE-2024-27943 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-916916.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:ruggedcom_crossbow:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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