CVE-2023-50922

Name: CVE-2023-50922
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-03T08:15:09.607+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-50922 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on GL.iNet devices through 4.5.0. Attackers who are able to steal the AdminToken cookie can execute arbitrary code by uploading a crontab-formatted file to a specific directory and waiting for its execution. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered on GL.iNet devices through 4.5.0. Attackers who are able to steal the AdminToken cookie can execute arbitrary code by uploading a crontab-formatted file to a specific directory and waiting for its execution. This affects A1300 4.4.6, AX1800 4.4.6, AXT1800 4.4.6, MT3000 4.4.6, MT2500 4.4.6, MT6000 4.5.0, MT1300 4.3.7, MT300N-V2 4.3.7, AR750S 4.3.7, AR750 4.3.7, AR300M 4.3.7, and B1300 4.3.7.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.86%

53.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gl-Inet	Gl-Mt1300 Firmware	4.3.7
Gl-Inet	Gl-Mt300n-V2 Firmware	4.3.7
Gl-Inet	Gl-Ar750s Firmware	4.3.7
Gl-Inet	Gl-Ar750 Firmware	4.3.7
Gl-Inet	Gl-Ar300m Firmware	4.3.7
Gl-Inet	Gl-B1300 Firmware	4.3.7
Gl-Inet	Gl-Mt6000 Firmware	4.5.0
Gl-Inet	Gl-A1300 Firmware	4.4.6
Gl-Inet	Gl-Ax1800 Firmware	4.4.6
Gl-Inet	Gl-Axt1800 Firmware	4.4.6
Gl-Inet	Gl-Mt3000 Firmware	4.4.6
Gl-Inet	Gl-Mt2500 Firmware	4.4.6

References

https://github.com/gl-inet/CVE-issues/blob/main/4.0.0/Remote%20code%20execution%20due%20to%20gl_crontabs.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/gl-inet/CVE-issues/blob/main/4.0.0/Remote%20code%20execution%20due%20to%20gl_crontabs.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 3, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-50922?

How severe is CVE-2023-50922?

CVE-2023-50922 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50922?

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