CVE-2023-48243 Path traversal in Nexo cordless nutrunner NXA011S-36V (0608842011)

High 8.1 Published 10 Jan 2024 Updated 17 Jun 2025

Remote attackers can upload arbitrary files via path traversal to achieve root-level remote code execution on Bosch Rexroth Nexo cordless nutrunners.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-48243?

CVE-2023-48243 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Rexroth Nexo cordless nutrunner NXA011S-36V (0608842011), published on 10 Jan 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files in all paths of the system under the context of the application OS user (“root”) via a crafted HTTP request. By abusing this vulnerability, it is possible to obtain remote code execution (RCE) with root privileges on the device.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-48243?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Bosch Nexo-Os.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48243?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-48243 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2023-48243 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-48243 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p3j9-952w-4qf7.