CVE-2023-43477

Public Exploit
Post-Auth Command Injection in Telstra Smart Modem Gen 2 (Arcadyan LH1000)

Description

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. 

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 20.18% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory tenable.com
Affected: Telstra Smart Modem Gen 2 (Arcadyan LH1000)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-19 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-43477?
CVE-2023-43477 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-43477?
To fix CVE-2023-43477, 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-2023-43477 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-43477 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~20% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-43477?
CVE-2023-43477 affects Telstra Smart Modem Gen 2 (Arcadyan LH1000).
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