CVE-2023-49897

Name: CVE-2023-49897
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-06T07:15:41.883+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 50.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-49897 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An OS command injection vulnerability exists in AE1021PE firmware version 2.0.9 and earlier and AE1021 firmware version 2.0.9 and earlier. If this vulnerability is exploited, an arbitrary OS command may be executed by an attacker who can log in to the product.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 50.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An OS command injection vulnerability exists in AE1021PE firmware version 2.0.9 and earlier and AE1021 firmware version 2.0.9 and earlier. If this vulnerability is exploited, an arbitrary OS command may be executed by an attacker who can log in to the product.

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

50.73%

98.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Jan 11, 2024.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fxc	Ae1021 Firmware	< 2.0.10
Fxc	Ae1021pe Firmware	< 2.0.10

References

https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU92152057/Third Party Advisory
https://www.akamai.com/blog/security-research/zero-day-vulnerability-spreading-mirai-patchedExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-355-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.fxc.jp/news/20231206Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU92152057/Third Party Advisory
https://www.akamai.com/blog/security-research/zero-day-vulnerability-spreading-mirai-patchedExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-355-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.fxc.jp/news/20231206Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-49897US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Dec 6, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-49897?

How severe is CVE-2023-49897?

CVE-2023-49897 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 50.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49897?

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