CVE-2023-30400

An issue was discovered in Anyka Microelectronics AK3918EV300 MCU v18

Critical · published June 7, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
3%
Percentile
89.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A cleverly crafted WiFi SSID or password can unleash chaos on the Anyka AK3918EV300 MCU v18, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands! Imagine a restaurant where the manager accepts any name for a reservation — an unauthorized guest could waltz right into the kitchen and start changing the menu. That’s how this command injection vulnerability operates, letting attackers directly manipulate the operating system through unsuspecting inputs! An attacker could gain full control over the MCU, leading to devastating consequences. They could disrupt operations, access sensitive data, or execute malicious commands at will, leaving your systems vulnerable and your data exposed!

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant where the manager accepts any name for a reservation — an unauthorized guest could waltz right into the kitchen and start changing the menu. That’s how this command injection vulnerability operates, letting attackers directly manipulate the operating system through unsuspecting inputs! This command injection flaw allows attackers to exploit the network configuration script of the AK3918EV300 MCU by injecting malicious commands through crafted SSIDs or passwords, enabling arbitrary command execution.

What to do

An attacker could gain full control over the MCU, leading to devastating consequences. They could disrupt operations, access sensitive data, or execute malicious commands at will, leaving your systems vulnerable and your data exposed! Immediate action is crucial: patch the firmware to the latest version released by Anyka and ensure that all network inputs are properly sanitized. Regularly monitor your device settings to identify any suspicious activities! You've got this! With these steps, you can secure your systems and keep those crafty attackers at bay. 🛡️

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
0.03470 · 89.0th percentile
Published
2023-06-07T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 JUN 00:00Z
    An issue was discovered in Anyka Microelectronics AK3918EV300 MCU v18
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