CVE-2023-24796

Password vulnerability found in Vinga WR-AC1200 81.102.1.4370 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the password parameter at the…

Critical · published April 26, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
75.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A remote attacker only needs to send a password to execute arbitrary code in the Vinga WR-AC1200 — a situation that sounds alarm bells for your network! 🔥 Think of this as a front desk clerk handing out room keys without checking IDs — anyone can waltz into the secure areas of your network without a second glance! An attacker could potentially take complete control of the device, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data, changes to configuration settings, or even the possibility of using your device as a stepping stone for further attacks. This vulnerability puts your entire network at risk with a single incorrect password entry!

Put simply

Think of this as a front desk clerk handing out room keys without checking IDs — anyone can waltz into the secure areas of your network without a second glance! This vulnerability allows remote code execution through the password parameter at specific endpoints, such as /goform/sysTools and /adm/systools.asp, enabling attackers to manipulate the device at will.

What to do

An attacker could potentially take complete control of the device, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data, changes to configuration settings, or even the possibility of using your device as a stepping stone for further attacks. This vulnerability puts your entire network at risk with a single incorrect password entry! Immediately apply the patch for version 81.102.1.4371 or later to close this critical gap. Additionally, review your network configurations and ensure strong, unique passwords are in use everywhere. Regularly audit access logs for any unusual activity! You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll be back to superhero status in no time! 🦸

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01573 · 75.2th percentile
Published
2023-04-26T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 APR 00:00Z
    Password vulnerability found in Vinga WR-AC1200 81.102.1.4370 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the password parameter at the…
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