CVE-2023-43491 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the web interface /cgi-bin/debug_dump.cgi functionality of Peplink Smart Reader v1.2.0 (in QEMU). A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to a disclosure of sensitive information. An attacker can make an unauthenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Peplink	Smart Reader Firmware	1.2.0
Peplink	Smart Reader	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

References

https://forum.peplink.com/t/peplink-security-advisory-smart-reader-firmware-1-2-Vendor Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1863ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://forum.peplink.com/t/peplink-security-advisory-smart-reader-firmware-1-2-Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240828-0005/Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1863ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1863

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-43491?

CVE-2023-43491 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the web interface /cgi-bin/debug_dump.cgi functionality of Peplink Smart Reader v1.2.0 (in QEMU). A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to a discl...

How severe is CVE-2023-43491?

CVE-2023-43491 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-43491?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Peplink Smart Reader Firmware, Peplink Smart Reader.