CVE-2023-45744

Description

A data integrity vulnerability exists in the web interface /cgi-bin/upload_config.cgi functionality of Peplink Smart Reader v1.2.0 (in QEMU). A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to configuration modification. An attacker can make an unauthenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Category

8.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: Peplink Smart Reader
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1866
https://forum.peplink.com/t/peplink-security-advisory-smart-reader-firmware-1-2-0-cve-2023-43491-cve-2023-45209-cve-2023-39367-cve-2023-45744-cve-2023-40146/47256
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240828-0006/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-45744?
CVE-2023-45744 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-45744?
To fix CVE-2023-45744, 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-2023-45744 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-45744 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-45744?
CVE-2023-45744 affects Peplink Smart Reader.
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