How severe is CVE-2024-27946?

CVE-2024-27946 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-27946 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-27946?

CVE-2024-27946 affects Siemens Ruggedcom Crossbow. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27946?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-27946 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-27946 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25120.

When was CVE-2024-27946 published?

CVE-2024-27946 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-27946

CVE-2024-27946 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens Ruggedcom Crossbow with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-25120
Weakness: CWE-22
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). Downloading files overwrites files with the same name in the installation directory of the affected systems. The filename for the target file can be specified, thus arbitrary files can be overwritten by an attacker with the required privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-27946?: A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM CROSSBOW (All versions < V5.5). Downloading files overwrites files with the same name in the installation directory of the affected systems. The filename for the target file can be specified, thus arbitrary files can be overwritten by an attacker with the required privileges.
How severe is CVE-2024-27946?: CVE-2024-27946 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-27946 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-27946?: CVE-2024-27946 affects Siemens Ruggedcom Crossbow. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27946?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-27946 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-27946 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25120.
When was CVE-2024-27946 published?: CVE-2024-27946 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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