Command Injection Vulnerability in TP-Link Networking Devices
CVE-2017-15623

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Tp-link
Status
Er5110g Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 January 2018

What is CVE-2017-15623?

TP-Link WVR, WAR, and ER devices are susceptible to command injection due to improper handling of user-provided input in the pptp_server.lua file. This vulnerability allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary commands, potentially compromising the device and the network it controls. Administrators should apply patches and follow security best practices to mitigate potential risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://github.com/chunibalon/Vulnerability/blob/master/C...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/541655/100/0/threaded
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2017-15623 : Command Injection Vulnerability in TP-Link Networking Devices