CVE-2024-27940 SQL injection in RUGGEDCOM CROSSBOW

High 8.8 Published Updated

Authenticated users can execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially compromising the entire database in Siemens RUGGEDCOM CROSSBOW.

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-2024-27940?

CVE-2024-27940 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Siemens RUGGEDCOM CROSSBOW, published on 14 May 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM CROSSBOW (All versions < V5.5). The affected systems allow any authenticated user to send arbitrary SQL commands to the SQL server. An attacker could use this vulnerability to compromise the whole database.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-27940?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Siemens Ruggedcom Crossbow.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27940?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-27940 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2024-27940 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-27940 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-97qf-22x7-5h5h.

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