CVE-2023-49897KEV · OVERDUE

FXC AE1021, AE1021PE OS Command Injection Vulnerability

High · published December 6, 2023

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it high at 8.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 98.9th percentile for exploit probability.

1017
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
50%
Percentile
98.9
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

⚡ An attacker with login access can execute arbitrary OS commands on AE1021PE firmware versions 2.0.9 and earlier — that's a golden ticket to chaos! 🔥 This vulnerability is like a hotel guest having a master key that opens every room, allowing them to ransack the place without anyone noticing. Once inside, an attacker can perform any action they desire, just like that guest can access all the belongings inside the rooms. If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to devastating consequences, including data breaches, system compromises, and unauthorized control over critical functions. Think of it as a rogue guest who could mess up everything in a blink, leaving many systems vulnerable and at risk!

Put simply

This vulnerability is like a hotel guest having a master key that opens every room, allowing them to ransack the place without anyone noticing. Once inside, an attacker can perform any action they desire, just like that guest can access all the belongings inside the rooms. This OS command injection vulnerability allows an authenticated user to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system, effectively bypassing intended security controls. Attackers can exploit this by leveraging their login credentials to run harmful commands, opening the door to further exploitation.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to devastating consequences, including data breaches, system compromises, and unauthorized control over critical functions. Think of it as a rogue guest who could mess up everything in a blink, leaving many systems vulnerable and at risk! To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade the AE1021PE firmware to version 2.0.10 or later. Additionally, ensure that users with access to the system have the least privileges necessary and regularly audit accounts for unauthorized access. 🛡️ You’ve got this! Follow these steps and you’ll secure your systems in no time! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.50447 · 98.9th percentile
Published
2023-12-06T06:49Z
KEV added
2023-12-21 · due 2024-01-11
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 DEC 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Jan 11
    kev
  • 06 DEC 06:49Z
    An OS command injection vulnerability exists in AE1021PE firmware version 2.0.9 and earlier and AE1021 firmware version 2.0.9 and earlier
    cvelistv5