CVE-2023-43477 (GCVE-0-2023-43477)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-09-20 12:41 – Updated: 2024-09-24 19:00
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Post-Auth Command Injection in Telstra Smart Modem Gen 2 (Arcadyan LH1000)
Summary
The ping_from parameter of ping_tracerte.cgi in the web UI of Telstra Smart Modem Gen 2 (Arcadyan LH1000), firmware versions < 0.18.15r, was not properly sanitized before being used in a system call, which could allow an authenticated attacker to achieve command injection as root on the device.
Severity
6.8 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-09-24 18:59 UTC
CWE
- CWE-77 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
2 products
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telstra | Smart Modem Gen 2 (Arcadyan LH1000) |
Affected:
0 , < 0.18.15r
(custom)
|
guessed | |
| telstra | arcadyan_lh1000 |
Affected:
0 , < 0.18.15r
(custom)
cpe:2.3:h:telstra:arcadyan_lh1000:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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