CVE-2023-27359

TP-Link AX1800 hotplugd Firewall Rule Race Condition Vulnerability

Description

TP-Link AX1800 hotplugd Firewall Rule Race Condition Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to gain access to LAN-side services on affected installations of TP-Link Archer AX21 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the hotplugd daemon. The issue results from firewall rule handling that allows an attacker access to resources that should be available to the LAN interface only. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the root user. . Was ZDI-CAN-19664.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 1.58% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory zerodayinitiative.com
Affected: TP-Link AX1800
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-27359?
CVE-2023-27359 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-27359?
To fix CVE-2023-27359, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-27359 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-27359 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-27359?
CVE-2023-27359 affects TP-Link AX1800.
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