CVE-2023-5389 File upload in ControlEdge UOC

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

An attacker can modify files on Honeywell ControlEdge UOC, potentially leading to unexpected behavior or execution of malicious applications.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-5389?

CVE-2023-5389 is a critical vulnerability in Honeywell ControlEdge UOC, published on 30 Jan 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the ability to modify files on Honeywell Experion ControlEdge VirtualUOC and ControlEdge UOC . This exploit could be used to write a file that may result in unexpected behavior based on configuration changes or updating of files that could result in subsequent execution of a malicious application if triggered. Honeywell recommends updating to the most recent version of the product. See Honeywell Security Notification for recommendations on upgrading and versioning.

Weakness: CWE-749

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5389?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Honeywell Controledge Unit Operations Controller Firmware, Honeywell Controledge Virtual Unit Operations Controller Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5389?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-5389 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-5389 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-5389 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h7wp-7q3v-7m5w.

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