CVE-2023-51073

Name: CVE-2023-51073
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-11T03:15:10.71+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 1.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-51073 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue in Buffalo LS210D v.1.78-0.03 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the Firmware Update Script at /etc/init.d/update_notifications.sh.. EPSS estimates a 1.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue in Buffalo LS210D v.1.78-0.03 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the Firmware Update Script at /etc/init.d/update_notifications.sh.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.31%

67.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Buffalo	Ls210d Firmware	1.78-0.03

References

https://github.com/christopher-pace/CVE-2023-51073/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.buffalotech.comProduct
https://github.com/christopher-pace/CVE-2023-51073/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.buffalotech.comProduct

Timeline

Published: Jan 11, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-51073?

An issue in Buffalo LS210D v.1.78-0.03 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the Firmware Update Script at /etc/init.d/update_notifications.sh.

How severe is CVE-2023-51073?

CVE-2023-51073 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-51073?

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-2023-51073?

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Source: NVD / NIST