CVE-2024-45480 Unauthorized local file reading in B&R APROL
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit a code injection flaw in B&R APROL to read local files from the system.
- 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-2024-45480?
CVE-2024-45480 is a critical code injection vulnerability in B&R APROL, published on 25 Mar 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An improper control of generation of code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in the AprolCreateReport component of B&R APROL <4.4-00P5 may allow an unauthenticated network-based attacker to read files from the local system.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-45480?
How do I fix CVE-2024-45480?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-45480 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2024-45480 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-45480 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fq2h-hwcv-889h.