CVE-2023-38866

COMFAST CF-XR11 V2.7.2 has a command injection vulnerability detected at function sub_415588

published August 15, 2023

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
2%
Percentile
84.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ A sneaky command injection vulnerability is lurking in COMFAST CF-XR11 V2.7.2, ready to be exploited with just a crafted POST request! โšก Think of this vulnerability as a restaurant where a customer can simply shout their order directly to the kitchen without any checks โ€” the chefs might cook up something unexpected and dangerous! ๐Ÿฅด If an attacker manages to exploit this vulnerability, they could execute arbitrary commands on your device, potentially gaining full control over the system. This could lead to a complete takeover of sensitive information and functionality, putting your entire network at risk! ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability as a restaurant where a customer can simply shout their order directly to the kitchen without any checks โ€” the chefs might cook up something unexpected and dangerous! ๐Ÿฅด The vulnerability exists in the function sub_415588, where attackers can inject commands into the 'interface' and 'display_name' parameters through crafted POST requests sent to /usr/bin/webmgnt.

What to do

If an attacker manages to exploit this vulnerability, they could execute arbitrary commands on your device, potentially gaining full control over the system. This could lead to a complete takeover of sensitive information and functionality, putting your entire network at risk! ๐Ÿ”ฅ To protect yourself, ensure you upgrade to any available patches or newer versions of the firmware. Additionally, validate and sanitize inputs carefully to prevent command injection. Keep an eye on your network traffic for any suspicious activities! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ This is fixable! Stay vigilant, follow the steps, and you'll be one step closer to locking things down! You've got this! ๐Ÿ’ช

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02446 ยท 84.2th percentile
Published
2023-08-15T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 AUG 00:00Z
    COMFAST CF-XR11 V2.7.2 has a command injection vulnerability detected at function sub_415588
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