CVE-2023-43491

Name: CVE-2023-43491
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-17T13:15:07.37+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-43491 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the web interface /cgi-bin/debug_dump.cgi functionality of Peplink Smart Reader v1.2.0 (in QEMU). A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to a disclosure of sensitive information. EPSS estimates a 1.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the web interface /cgi-bin/debug_dump.cgi functionality of Peplink Smart Reader v1.2.0 (in QEMU). A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to a disclosure of sensitive information. An attacker can make an unauthenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.49%

70.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Peplink	Smart Reader Firmware	1.2.0

References

https://forum.peplink.com/t/peplink-security-advisory-smart-reader-firmware-1-2-0-cve-2023-43491-cve-2023-45209-cve-2023-39367-cve-2023-45744-cve-2023-40146/47256Vendor Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1863Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://forum.peplink.com/t/peplink-security-advisory-smart-reader-firmware-1-2-0-cve-2023-43491-cve-2023-45209-cve-2023-39367-cve-2023-45744-cve-2023-40146/47256Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240828-0005/Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1863Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1863

Timeline

Published: Apr 17, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-43491?

How severe is CVE-2023-43491?

CVE-2023-43491 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43491?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-43491?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST