CVE-2024-12083: omron corporation machine automation controller nj-series Path Traversal

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2024-12083 is a medium (CVSS 6.6) Path Traversal vulnerability in omron corporation machine automation controller nj-series. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 51.8% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 14-01-2025
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 06-05-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Path Traversal Vulnerabilities (CWE-22) exist in NJ/NX-series Machine Automation Controllers. An attacker may use these vulnerabilities to perform unauthorized access and to execute unauthorized code remotely to the controller products.

• CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.