CVE-2023-40069

Description

OS command injection vulnerability in ELECOM wireless LAN routers allows an attacker who can access the product to execute an arbitrary OS command by sending a specially crafted request. Affected products and versions are as follows: WRC-F1167ACF all versions, WRC-1750GHBK all versions, WRC-1167GHBK2 all versions, WRC-1750GHBK2-I all versions, and WRC-1750GHBK-E all versions.

References

Link	Tags
https://www.elecom.co.jp/news/security/20230810-01/	vendor advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU91630351/	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40069?: CVE-2023-40069 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-40069?: To fix CVE-2023-40069, 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-2023-40069 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2023-40069 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-40069?: CVE-2023-40069 affects ELECOM CO.,LTD. WRC-F1167ACF, ELECOM CO.,LTD. WRC-1750GHBK, ELECOM CO.,LTD. WRC-1167GHBK2, ELECOM CO.,LTD. WRC-1750GHBK2-I, ELECOM CO.,LTD. WRC-1750GHBK-E.

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Description

Category

CWE-78 – Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

References

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