CVE-2023-51603 Honeywell Saia PG5 Controls Suite CAB File Parsing Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 7.8 Published 3 May 2024 Updated 18 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious CAB files in Honeywell Saia PG5 Controls Suite.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-51603?

CVE-2023-51603 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Honeywell Saia PG5 Controls Suite, published on 3 May 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Honeywell Saia PG5 Controls Suite CAB File Parsing Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Honeywell Saia PG5 Controls Suite. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

The specific flaw exists within the parsing of CAB files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. . Was ZDI-CAN-18592.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-51603?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Honeywell Saia Pg5 Controls Suite.

How do I fix CVE-2023-51603?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-51603 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-2023-51603 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-51603 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-45xr-qrc8-762p.