CVE-2023-49254
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CVE-2023-49254 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Authenticated user can execute arbitrary commands in the context of the root user by providing payload in the "destination" field of the network test tools. This is similar to the vulnerability CVE-2021-28151 mitigated on the user interface level by blacklisting characters with JavaScript, however, it can still be exploited by sending POST requests directly.. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Authenticated user can execute arbitrary commands in the context of the root user by providing payload in the "destination" field of the network test tools. This is similar to the vulnerability CVE-2021-28151 mitigated on the user interface level by blacklisting characters with JavaScript, however, it can still be exploited by sending POST requests directly.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hongdian | H8951-4g-Esp Firmware | < 2310271149 |
References
- https://cert.pl/en/posts/2024/01/CVE-2023-49253/Third Party Advisory
- https://cert.pl/posts/2024/01/CVE-2023-49253/Third Party Advisory
- https://cert.pl/en/posts/2024/01/CVE-2023-49253/Third Party Advisory
- https://cert.pl/posts/2024/01/CVE-2023-49253/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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