CVE-2023-40072

Description

OS command injection vulnerability in ELECOM wireless LAN access point devices allows an authenticated user to execute an arbitrary OS command by sending a specially crafted request.

References

Link	Tags
https://www.elecom.co.jp/news/security/20231114-01/
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-2023-40072?: CVE-2023-40072 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-40072?: To fix CVE-2023-40072, 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-2023-40072 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2023-40072 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-2023-40072?: CVE-2023-40072 affects ELECOM CO.,LTD. WAB-S600-PS, ELECOM CO.,LTD. WAB-S300, ELECOM CO.,LTD. WAB-S1775, ELECOM CO.,LTD. WAB-M1775-PS, ELECOM CO.,LTD. WAB-S1167, ELECOM CO.,LTD. WAB-M2133, ELECOM CO.,LTD. WAB-I1750-PS, ELECOM CO.,LTD. WAB-S1167-PS.

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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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