CVE-2023-2574

Name: CVE-2023-2574
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-08T13:15:09.79+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 4.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-2574 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Advantech EKI-1524, EKI-1522, EKI-1521 devices through 1.21 are affected by an command injection vulnerability in the device name input field, which can be triggered by authenticated users via a crafted POST request.. EPSS estimates a 4.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Advantech EKI-1524, EKI-1522, EKI-1521 devices through 1.21 are affected by an command injection vulnerability in the device name input field, which can be triggered by authenticated users via a crafted POST request.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

4.75%

90.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Advantech	Eki-1521 Firmware	<= 1.21
Advantech	Eki-1522 Firmware	<= 1.21
Advantech	Eki-1524 Firmware	<= 1.21

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172307/Advantech-EKI-15XX-Series-Command-Injection-Buffer-Overflow.html
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/May/4Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://cyberdanube.com/en/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-advantech-eki-15xx-series/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.advantech.com/en/support/details/firmware?id=1-1J9BEBLPatch, Product
https://www.advantech.com/en/support/details/firmware?id=1-1J9BECTPatch, Product
https://www.advantech.com/en/support/details/firmware?id=1-1J9BED3Patch, Product
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172307/Advantech-EKI-15XX-Series-Command-Injection-Buffer-Overflow.html
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/May/4Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://cyberdanube.com/en/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-advantech-eki-15xx-series/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.advantech.com/en/support/details/firmware?id=1-1J9BEBLPatch, Product
https://www.advantech.com/en/support/details/firmware?id=1-1J9BECTPatch, Product
https://www.advantech.com/en/support/details/firmware?id=1-1J9BED3Patch, Product

Timeline

Published: May 8, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2574?

How severe is CVE-2023-2574?

CVE-2023-2574 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2574?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST