Nexo cordless nutrunner NXA015S-36V (0608842001): Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory
CVE-2023-48243 is a high-severity improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory vulnerability in Nexo cordless nutrunner NXA015S-36V (0608842001) from Rexroth, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. Affected Nexo cordless nutrunner NXA015S-36V (0608842001) versions: NEXO-OS V1000-Release through NEXO-OS V1500-SP2. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 1.09% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 66% of scored CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of Nexo cordless nutrunner NXA015S-36V (0608842001) you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Read the advisory on psirt.bosch.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rexroth | Nexo cordless nutrunner NXA015S-36V (0608842001) | NEXO-OS V1000-Release through NEXO-OS V1500-SP2 | Not stated |
| Rexroth | Nexo cordless nutrunner NXA030S-36V (0608842002) | NEXO-OS V1000-Release through NEXO-OS V1500-SP2 | Not stated |
| Rexroth | Nexo cordless nutrunner NXA050S-36V (0608842003) | NEXO-OS V1000-Release through NEXO-OS V1500-SP2 | Not stated |
| Rexroth | Nexo cordless nutrunner NXP012QD-36V (0608842005) | NEXO-OS V1000-Release through NEXO-OS V1500-SP2 | Not stated |
| Rexroth | Nexo cordless nutrunner NXA015S-36V-B (0608842006) | NEXO-OS V1000-Release through NEXO-OS V1500-SP2 | Not stated |
| Rexroth | Nexo cordless nutrunner NXA030S-36V-B (0608842007) | NEXO-OS V1000-Release through NEXO-OS V1500-SP2 | Not stated |
| Rexroth | Nexo cordless nutrunner NXA050S-36V-B (0608842008) | NEXO-OS V1000-Release through NEXO-OS V1500-SP2 | Not stated |
| Rexroth | Nexo cordless nutrunner NXP012QD-36V-B (0608842010) | NEXO-OS V1000-Release through NEXO-OS V1500-SP2 | Not stated |
| Rexroth | Nexo cordless nutrunner NXA011S-36V (0608842011) | NEXO-OS V1000-Release through NEXO-OS V1500-SP2 | Not stated |
| Rexroth | Nexo cordless nutrunner NXA011S-36V-B (0608842012) | NEXO-OS V1000-Release through NEXO-OS V1500-SP2 | Not stated |
| Rexroth | Nexo cordless nutrunner NXA065S-36V (0608842013) | NEXO-OS V1000-Release through NEXO-OS V1500-SP2 | Not stated |
| Rexroth | Nexo cordless nutrunner NXA065S-36V-B (0608842014) | NEXO-OS V1000-Release through NEXO-OS V1500-SP2 | Not stated |
| Rexroth | Nexo cordless nutrunner NXV012T-36V (0608842015) | NEXO-OS V1000-Release through NEXO-OS V1500-SP2 | Not stated |
| Rexroth | Nexo cordless nutrunner NXV012T-36V-B (0608842016) | NEXO-OS V1000-Release through NEXO-OS V1500-SP2 | Not stated |
| Rexroth | Nexo special cordless nutrunner (0608PE2272) | NEXO-OS V1000-Release through NEXO-OS V1500-SP2 | Not stated |
| Rexroth | Nexo special cordless nutrunner (0608PE2301) | NEXO-OS V1000-Release through NEXO-OS V1500-SP2 | Not stated |
| Rexroth | Nexo special cordless nutrunner (0608PE2514) | NEXO-OS V1000-Release through NEXO-OS V1500-SP2 | Not stated |
| Rexroth | Nexo special cordless nutrunner (0608PE2515) | NEXO-OS V1000-Release through NEXO-OS V1500-SP2 | Not stated |
| Rexroth | Nexo special cordless nutrunner (0608PE2666) | NEXO-OS V1000-Release through NEXO-OS V1500-SP2 | Not stated |
| Rexroth | Nexo special cordless nutrunner (0608PE2673) | NEXO-OS V1000-Release through NEXO-OS V1500-SP2 | Not stated |
| Bosch | Nexo-os | 1000 through 1500-sp2 | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 8.1 | High | CNA (bosch.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 8.8 | High | NVD |
Official description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files in all paths of the system under the context of the application OS user (“root”) via a crafted HTTP request. By abusing this vulnerability, it is possible to obtain remote code execution (RCE) with root privileges on the device.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory
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.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- For any security checks that are performed on the client side, ensure that these checks are duplicated on the server side, in order to avoid CWE-602. Attackers can bypass the client-side checks by modifying values after the checks have been performed, or by changing the client to remove the client-side checks entirely. Then, these modified values would be submitted to the server.
- Use a vetted library or framework that does not allow this weakness to occur or provides constructs that make this weakness easier to avoid.
- Use an application firewall that can detect attacks against this weakness. It can be beneficial in cases in which the code cannot be fixed (because it is controlled by a third party), as an emergency prevention measure while more comprehensive software assurance measures are applied, or to provide defense in depth.
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Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: yes, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
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