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Publication date: 2025-12-09

Last updated on: 2025-12-11

Assigner: Siemens AG

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM ROX II family (All versions < V2.17.0). Due to the insufficient validation during the installation and load of certain configuration files of the affected device, an attacker could spawn a reverse shell and gain root access on the affected system.

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Published

2025-12-09

Last Modified

2025-12-11

Generated

2026-07-06

AI Q&A

2025-12-09

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-05

NVD

CVE-2024-56837

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
siemens	ruggedcom_rox_ii	*
siemens	ruggedcom_rox_ii_firmware	to 2.17.0 (inc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-77	The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the RUGGEDCOM ROX II family of devices (all versions before V2.17.0). It is caused by insufficient validation during the installation and loading of certain configuration files. An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could spawn a reverse shell and gain root access on the affected system.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to gain root access to the affected device by spawning a reverse shell. This could lead to full control over the system, potentially allowing the attacker to manipulate device operations, access sensitive data, disrupt services, or use the device as a foothold for further attacks.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, you should update all affected Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX II devices to version V2.17.0 or later. Additionally, secure network access to these devices and follow Siemens' operational guidelines for industrial security to reduce the risk of exploitation. [1]

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