CVE-2023-49235

An issue was discovered in libremote_dbg.so on TRENDnet TV-IP1314PI 5.5.3 200714 devices

Critical · published January 9, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
56.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A critical flaw in TRENDnet devices lets attackers bypass validation and run any shell command they want! Imagine the chaos! ⚠️ Think of it like a restaurant where a sneaky diner convinces the chef to prepare any dish without checking their order. With the wrong command, they could cook up a storm—or ruin everything! An attacker could remotely execute arbitrary shell commands, potentially leading to unauthorized access or complete control over affected devices. This is absolutely devastating for users, as it allows malicious actors to manipulate the device and disrupt services. You don't want a party crasher taking over your tech, do you?

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a sneaky diner convinces the chef to prepare any dish without checking their order. With the wrong command, they could cook up a storm—or ruin everything! This vulnerability arises from improper filtering of debug information during the use of popen in libremote_dbg.so within TRENDnet TV-IP1314PI version 5.5.3 200714. It allows an attacker to bypass validation checks and execute shell commands on the system.

What to do

An attacker could remotely execute arbitrary shell commands, potentially leading to unauthorized access or complete control over affected devices. This is absolutely devastating for users, as it allows malicious actors to manipulate the device and disrupt services. You don't want a party crasher taking over your tech, do you? Immediately update your TRENDnet TV-IP1314PI to the latest firmware version that addresses this issue. Also, review your device's security settings to limit exposure and enhance protection. Don't skip those routine maintenance checks! You've got this! With these steps, you're on your way to securing your device like a pro! 🛡️

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
0.00824 · 56.9th percentile
Published
2024-01-09T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 JAN 00:00Z
    An issue was discovered in libremote_dbg.so on TRENDnet TV-IP1314PI 5.5.3 200714 devices
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