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CVE-2023-24229

7.8 · HIGH

DrayTek Vigor2960 v1.5.1.4 allows an authenticated attacker with network access to the web management interface to inject operating system commands via the mainfunction.cgi 'parameter' parameter.

Published Mar 15, 2023CWE-77EPSS 6.72%

Overview

CVE-2023-24229 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 15, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

DrayTek Vigor2960 v1.5.1.4 allows an authenticated attacker with network access to the web management interface to inject operating system commands via the mainfunction.cgi 'parameter' parameter. 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-2023-24229?

CVE-2023-24229 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 15, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-24229?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-24229?

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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