CVE-2024-27121: omron corporation machine automation controller nj series Path Traversal

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2024-27121 is a high (CVSS 7.2) Path Traversal vulnerability in omron corporation machine automation controller nj series. EPSS estimates a 0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 58.6% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 12-03-2024
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 16-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Path traversal vulnerability exists in Machine Automation Controller NJ Series and Machine Automation Controller NX Series. An arbitrary file in the affected product may be accessed or arbitrary code may be executed by processing a specially crafted request sent from a remote attacker with an administrative privilege. As for the details of the affected product names/versions, see the information provided by the vendor under [References] section.

• 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.