CVE-2018-25048
Codesys Runtime Improper Limitation of a Pathname
Description
The CODESYS runtime system in multiple versions allows an remote low privileged attacker to use a path traversal vulnerability to access and modify all system files as well as DoS the device.
INFO
Published Date :
March 23, 2023, 11:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
June 17, 2026, 1:54 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2018-25048
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'CODESYS', 'product': 'Control for BeagleBone', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.0.0.0', 'lessThan': '3.5.12.30', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'CODESYS', 'product': ' Control for emPC-A/iMX6', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.0.0.0', 'lessThan': '3.5.12.30', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'CODESYS', 'product': 'Control for IOT2000', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.0.0.0', 'lessThan': '3.5.12.30', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'CODESYS', 'product': 'Control for PFC100', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.0.0.0', 'lessThan': '3.5.12.30', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'CODESYS', 'product': 'Control for PFC200', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.0.0.0', 'lessThan': '3.5.12.30', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'CODESYS', 'product': 'Control for Raspberry Pi', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.0.0.0', 'lessThan': '3.5.12.30', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'CODESYS', 'product': 'Control RTE V3 (all variants)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.0.0.0', 'lessThan': '3.5.12.30', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'CODESYS', 'product': 'Control Win V3 (all variants)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.0.0.0', 'lessThan': '3.5.12.30', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'CODESYS', 'product': 'V3 Simulation Runtime (part of the CODESYS Development System)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.0.0.0', 'lessThan': '3.5.12.30', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'CODESYS', 'product': 'HMI V3 (all variants)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.0.0.0', 'lessThan': '3.5.12.30', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'CODESYS', 'product': 'V3 Remote Target Visu (all variants)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.0.0.0', 'lessThan': '3.5.12.30', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'CODESYS', 'product': 'Control V3 Runtime System Toolkit', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.0.0.0', 'lessThan': '3.5.12.30', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'CODESYS', 'product': 'V3 Embedded Target Visu Toolkit', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.0.0.0', 'lessThan': '3.5.12.30', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'CODESYS', 'product': 'V3 Remote Target Visu Toolkit', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.0.0.0', 'lessThan': '3.5.12.30', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'CODESYS', 'product': 'Runtime Toolkit 32 bit embedded', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.0.0', 'lessThan': '2.3.2.10', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'CODESYS', 'product': 'Runtime Toolkit 32 bit full', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.0.0', 'lessThan': '2.4.7.52', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'CODESYS', 'product': 'Runtime PLCWinNT', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.0.0', 'lessThan': '2.4.7.52', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2018-25048', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2025-02-19T21:00:23.308028Z'} -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://customers.codesys.com/fileadmin/data/customers/security/2018/Advisory2018-04_CDS-59017.pdf -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 30, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Reference Type https://customers.codesys.com/fileadmin/data/customers/security/2018/Advisory2018-04_CDS-59017.pdf No Types Assigned https://customers.codesys.com/fileadmin/data/customers/security/2018/Advisory2018-04_CDS-59017.pdf Not Applicable Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:codesys:control_for_beaglebone:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.0.0.0 up to (excluding) 3.5.12.30 *cpe:2.3:a:codesys:control_for_empc-a\/imx6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.0.0.0 up to (excluding) 3.5.12.30 *cpe:2.3:a:codesys:control_for_iot2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.0.0.0 up to (excluding) 3.5.12.30 *cpe:2.3:a:codesys:control_for_pfc100:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.0.0.0 up to (excluding) 3.5.12.30 *cpe:2.3:a:codesys:control_for_pfc200:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.0.0.0 up to (excluding) 3.5.12.30 *cpe:2.3:a:codesys:control_for_raspberry_pi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.0.0.0 up to (excluding) 3.5.12.30 *cpe:2.3:a:codesys:control_rte:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.0.0.0 up to (excluding) 3.5.12.30 *cpe:2.3:a:codesys:control_v3_runtime_system_toolkit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.0.0.0 up to (excluding) 3.5.12.30 *cpe:2.3:a:codesys:control_win:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.0.0.0 up to (excluding) 3.5.12.30 *cpe:2.3:a:codesys:embedded_target_visu_toolkit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.0 up to (excluding) 3.5.12.30 *cpe:2.3:a:codesys:hmi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.0 up to (excluding) 3.5.12.30 *cpe:2.3:a:codesys:remote_target_visu_toolkit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.0 up to (excluding) 3.5.12.30 *cpe:2.3:a:codesys:runtime_plcwinnt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.0.0.0 up to (excluding) 2.4.7.52 *cpe:2.3:a:codesys:runtime_system_toolkit:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:* versions from (including) 2.0.0.0 up to (excluding) 2.4.7.52 *cpe:2.3:a:codesys:runtime_system_toolkit:3.5.15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:codesys:simulation_runtime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.0.0.0 up to (excluding) 3.5.12.30