CVE-2023-4169: A vulnerability was found in Ruijie RG-EW1200G 1.0(1)B1P5. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionalit...

Description

A vulnerability was found in Ruijie RG-EW1200G 1.0(1)B1P5. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /api/sys/set_passwd of the component Administrator Password Handler. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-236185 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

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

47.11%

98.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ruijie	Rg-Ew1200g Firmware	1.0\(1\)b1p5

References

https://github.com/blakespire/repoforcve/tree/main/RG-EW1200GExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.236185Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.236185Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/blakespire/repoforcve/tree/main/RG-EW1200GExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.236185Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.236185Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 5, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-4169?

A vulnerability was found in Ruijie RG-EW1200G 1.0(1)B1P5. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /api/sys/set_passwd of the component Administrator Password Handler. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-236185 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

How severe is CVE-2023-4169?

CVE-2023-4169 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 47.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4169?

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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