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CVE-2023-33621

5.9 · MEDIUM

GL.iNET GL-AR750S-Ext firmware v3.215 inserts the admin authentication token into a GET request when the OpenVPN Server config file is downloaded.

Published Jun 13, 2023CWE-294EPSS 0.71%

Overview

CVE-2023-33621 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 13, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

GL.iNET GL-AR750S-Ext firmware v3.215 inserts the admin authentication token into a GET request when the OpenVPN Server config file is downloaded. The token is then left in the browser history or access logs, potentially allowing attackers to bypass authentication via session replay.

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.

References

Refjustinapplegate.me/2023/glinet-CVE-2023-33621/Refjustinapplegate.me/2023/glinet-CVE-2023-33621/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-33621?

CVE-2023-33621 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 13, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-33621?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-33621?

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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-33621?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2023-33621 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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