Arbitrary Command Injection Vulnerability in GL.iNET Routers
CVE-2023-46454

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

GL.iNET

Vendor
CVE Published:
12 December 2023

Badges

๐Ÿ‘พ Exploit Exists๐ŸŸก Public PoC๐ŸŸฃ EPSS 15%

What is CVE-2023-46454?

A vulnerability in GL.iNET GL-AR300M routers running firmware version 4.3.7 allows attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands. This exploit can be facilitated through a specially crafted package name within the router's package information functionality, posing significant security risks to affected users. Proper precautions and updates are critical to protect against potential exploitation.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

References

EPSS Score

15% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • ๐ŸŸก

    Public PoC available

  • ๐Ÿ‘พ

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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