CVE-2023-40796

Name: CVE-2023-40796
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-25T16:15:08.323+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-40796 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Phicomm k2 v22.6.529.216 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the function luci.sys.call.. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Phicomm k2 v22.6.529.216 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the function luci.sys.call.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.84%

53.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phicomm	K2 Firmware	22.6.529.216

References

https://github.com/lst-oss/Vulnerability/tree/main/Phicomm/k2Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/lst-oss/Vulnerability/tree/main/Phicomm/k2Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 25, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40796?

Phicomm k2 v22.6.529.216 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the function luci.sys.call.

How severe is CVE-2023-40796?

CVE-2023-40796 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40796?

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