CVE-2023-2522

Name: CVE-2023-2522
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-04T18:15:09.763+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 36.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-2522 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was found in Chengdu VEC40G 3.0. It has been declared as critical. EPSS estimates a 36.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability was found in Chengdu VEC40G 3.0. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /send_order.cgi?parameter=access_detect of the component Network Detection. The manipulation of the argument COUNT with the input 3 | netstat -an leads to os command injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-228013 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

36.02%

98.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Feiyuxing	Vec40g Firmware	3.0

References

https://github.com/eckert-lcc/cve/blob/main/Flying%20fish%20star.mdExploit
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.228013Permissions Required
https://vuldb.com/?id.228013Permissions Required
https://github.com/eckert-lcc/cve/blob/main/Flying%20fish%20star.mdExploit
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.228013Permissions Required
https://vuldb.com/?id.228013Permissions Required

Timeline

Published: May 4, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2522?

How severe is CVE-2023-2522?

CVE-2023-2522 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 36.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2522?

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Source: NVD / NIST