Path traversal in Honeywell ControlEdge UOC
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Information disclosure
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · None · None
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-22 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to files being read from the Honeywell Experion ControlEdge VirtualUOC and ControlEdge UOC. This exploit could be used to read files from the controller that may expose limited information from the device. Honeywell recommends updating to the most recent version of the product. See Honeywell Security Notification for recommendations on upgrading and versioning.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- Yes
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honeywell | ControlEdge UOC | 520.2 – 520.2 TCU4; 510.1 – 510.2 HF13; 520.1 – 520.1 TCU4; 511.1 – 511.5 TCU4 HF3 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
| Honeywell | ControlEdge UOC | 520.2 – 520.2 TCU4; 511.1 – 511.5 TCU4 HF3; 520.1 – 520.1 TCU4 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
| Honeywell | ControlEdge UOC | 520.2 – 520.2 TCU4; 520.1 – 520.1 TCU4; 520.2 TCU4 HFR2 – 511.5 TCU4 HF3 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- ControlEdge UOC VendorHoneywell Affected 520.2 – 520.2 TCU4; 510.1 – 510.2 HF13; 520.1 – 520.1 TCU4; 511.1 – 511.5 TCU4 HF3 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
- ControlEdge UOC VendorHoneywell Affected 520.2 – 520.2 TCU4; 511.1 – 511.5 TCU4 HF3; 520.1 – 520.1 TCU4 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
- ControlEdge UOC VendorHoneywell Affected 520.2 – 520.2 TCU4; 520.1 – 520.1 TCU4; 520.2 TCU4 HFR2 – 511.5 TCU4 HF3 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 4
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:honeywell:controledge_unit_operations_controller_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Vulnerable | Honeywell |
| cpe:2.3:h:honeywell:controledge_unit_operations_controller:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Honeywell |
| cpe:2.3:o:honeywell:controledge_virtual_unit_operations_controller_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Vulnerable | Honeywell |
| cpe:2.3:h:honeywell:controledge_virtual_unit_operations_controller:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Honeywell |
- cpe:2.3:o:honeywell:controledge_unit_operations_controller_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Vulnerable ·Honeywell
- cpe:2.3:h:honeywell:controledge_unit_operations_controller:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Honeywell
- cpe:2.3:o:honeywell:controledge_virtual_unit_operations_controller_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Vulnerable ·Honeywell
- cpe:2.3:h:honeywell:controledge_virtual_unit_operations_controller:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Honeywell
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2023-5390
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-qj3p-g2m7-rx94
More Honeywell Controledge Unit Operations Controller Firmware vulnerabilities
- TI-2023-04960 An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the ability to… CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.1
Sources
- CVE-2023-5390 · CVE Program
- CVE-2023-5390 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-qj3p-g2m7-rx94 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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