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CVE-2023-1162

7.2 · HIGH

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in DrayTek Vigor 2960 1.5.1.4/1.5.1.5.

Published Mar 3, 2023CWE-77EPSS 26.05%

Overview

CVE-2023-1162 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 3, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in DrayTek Vigor 2960 1.5.1.4/1.5.1.5. Affected is an unknown function of the file mainfunction.cgi of the component Web Management Interface. The manipulation of the argument password leads to command injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-222258 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1162?

CVE-2023-1162 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 3, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-1162?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-1162?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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