CVE-2023-36498

Name: CVE-2023-36498
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-06T17:15:08.527+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 3.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-36498 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A post-authentication command injection vulnerability exists in the PPTP client functionality of Tp-Link ER7206 Omada Gigabit VPN Router 1.3.0 build 20230322 Rel.70591. A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to arbitrary command injection. EPSS estimates a 3.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A post-authentication command injection vulnerability exists in the PPTP client functionality of Tp-Link ER7206 Omada Gigabit VPN Router 1.3.0 build 20230322 Rel.70591. A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to arbitrary command injection. An attacker can make an authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability and gain access to an unrestricted shell.

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

3.44%

87.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Tp-Link	Er7206 Firmware	1.3.0	Build 20230322 Rel 70591

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1853Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1853Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1853

Timeline

Published: Feb 6, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-36498?

How severe is CVE-2023-36498?

CVE-2023-36498 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36498?

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Source: NVD / NIST