CVE-2023-45744: Peplink Smart Reader Firmware broken access control (CVSS 8.3)

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionRequired

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityLow

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Peplink Smart Reader Firmware1.2.0

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Patch & vendor advisories

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

References

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-2023-40146/47256Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240828-0006/Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1866ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1866

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-45744 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-45744 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.31%.

How severe is CVE-2023-45744?

CVE-2023-45744 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.3, rated high. EPSS estimates a 1.31% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-45744?

Affected products include Peplink Smart Reader Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45744?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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