CVE-2023-46295

An issue was discovered in Teledyne FLIR M300 2.00-19

Critical · published May 1, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
58.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 An unauthenticated POST request on the Teledyne FLIR M300 lets attackers execute code remotely, like giving them the keys to your most secure vault without a lock! Think of it as a restaurant where anyone can walk in and change the menu — the chef never checks who’s in the kitchen! This vulnerability allows attackers to serve up malicious code as if they were authorized staff. An attacker could elevate their permissions to root, gaining complete control over the device. This could lead to a catastrophic breach where sensitive data is compromised, or even worse, turning the device into a tool for further attacks. It's absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where anyone can walk in and change the menu — the chef never checks who’s in the kitchen! This vulnerability allows attackers to serve up malicious code as if they were authorized staff. CVE-2023-46295 allows unauthenticated remote code execution through a vulnerable PHP page, enabling attackers to run arbitrary commands with root privileges via a crafted POST request.

What to do

An attacker could elevate their permissions to root, gaining complete control over the device. This could lead to a catastrophic breach where sensitive data is compromised, or even worse, turning the device into a tool for further attacks. It's absolutely devastating! Immediately patch the Teledyne FLIR M300 to version 2.00-20 to close this vulnerability. Additionally, restrict access to the web server and implement proper authentication measures to prevent unauthorized access in the future. You've got this! Stay vigilant and secure your systems with these simple steps! 🛡️

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
0.00882 · 58.7th percentile
Published
2024-05-01T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 MAY 00:00Z
    An issue was discovered in Teledyne FLIR M300 2.00-19
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