CVE-2023-49257

Command execution using the certificate upload utility

Description

An authenticated user is able to upload an arbitrary CGI-compatible file using the certificate upload utility and execute it with the root user privileges.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
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-2023-49257?
CVE-2023-49257 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-49257?
To fix CVE-2023-49257, 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-2023-49257 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-49257 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-2023-49257?
CVE-2023-49257 affects Hongdian H8951-4G-ESP.
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