CVE-2023-40069

OS command injection vulnerability in ELECOM wireless LAN routers allows an attacker who can access the product to execute an arbitrary OS command by sending a…

Critical · published August 18, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
73.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An attacker with access to an affected ELECOM wireless LAN router can execute arbitrary OS commands, flipping the script on your network's security! 🔥 Think of it like a sneaky intruder gaining access to a hotel's computer system and being able to open any guest's room — a real breach of trust! With this command injection vulnerability, an attacker could take over the router entirely, leading to catastrophic security failures. They could manipulate network traffic, intercept sensitive data, or gain entry to your entire home or office network. This could be absolutely devastating for your personal information and privacy!

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky intruder gaining access to a hotel's computer system and being able to open any guest's room — a real breach of trust! This OS command injection flaw allows attackers to execute commands on the router's operating system through a specially crafted request, bypassing normal security mechanisms.

What to do

With this command injection vulnerability, an attacker could take over the router entirely, leading to catastrophic security failures. They could manipulate network traffic, intercept sensitive data, or gain entry to your entire home or office network. This could be absolutely devastating for your personal information and privacy! Immediately check if your router is one of the affected models: WRC-F1167ACF, WRC-1750GHBK, WRC-1167GHBK2, WRC-1750GHBK2-I, or WRC-1750GHBK-E. If so, update your firmware to the latest version provided by ELECOM to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, restrict access to the router’s management interface to trusted devices only! You've got this! Secure your network today, and you’ll be a security hero 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
0.01452 · 73.2th percentile
Published
2023-08-18T09:44Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 AUG 09:44Z
    OS command injection vulnerability in ELECOM wireless LAN routers allows an attacker who can access the product to execute an arbitrary OS command by sending a…
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