CVE-2023-49255

Router console accessible without authentication

Description

The router console is accessible without authentication at "data" field, and while a user needs to be logged in in order to modify the configuration, the session state is shared. If any other user is currently logged in, the anonymous user can execute commands in the context of the authenticated one. If the logged in user has administrative privileges, it is possible to use webadmin service configuration commands to create a new admin user with a chosen password.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Third-Party Advisory cert.pl Third-Party Advisory cert.pl
Affected: Hongdian H8951-4G-ESP
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://cert.pl/en/posts/2024/01/CVE-2023-49253/ third party advisory
https://cert.pl/posts/2024/01/CVE-2023-49253/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-49255?
CVE-2023-49255 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-49255?
To fix CVE-2023-49255, 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-2023-49255 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-49255 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-2023-49255?
CVE-2023-49255 affects Hongdian H8951-4G-ESP.
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