CVE-2023-33012

Description

A command injection vulnerability in the configuration parser of the Zyxel ATP series firmware versions 5.10 through 5.36 Patch 2, USG FLEX series firmware versions 5.00 through 5.36 Patch 2, USG FLEX 50(W) series firmware versions 5.10 through 5.36 Patch 2, USG20(W)-VPN series firmware versions 5.10 through 5.36 Patch 2, and VPN series firmware versions 5.00 through 5.36 Patch 2, could allow an unauthenticated, LAN-based attacker to execute some OS commands by using a crafted GRE configuration when the cloud management mode is enabled.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 4.11% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory zyxel.com
Affected: Zyxel ATP series firmware
Affected: Zyxel USG FLEX series firmware
Affected: Zyxel USG FLEX 50(W) series firmware
Affected: Zyxel USG20(W)-VPN series firmware
Affected: Zyxel VPN series firmware
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-firewalls-and-wlan-controllers vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-33012?
CVE-2023-33012 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-33012?
To fix CVE-2023-33012, 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-2023-33012 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-33012 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~4% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-33012?
CVE-2023-33012 affects Zyxel ATP series firmware, Zyxel USG FLEX series firmware, Zyxel USG FLEX 50(W) series firmware, Zyxel USG20(W)-VPN series firmware, Zyxel VPN series firmware.
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