CVE-2023-45744 — HIGH (8.3)

Vulnerability Description

A data integrity vulnerability exists in the web interface /cgi-bin/upload_config.cgi functionality of Peplink Smart Reader v1.2.0 (in QEMU). A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to configuration modification. An attacker can make an unauthenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

CVSS Score

8.3

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

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-2023-1866ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://forum.peplink.com/t/peplink-security-advisory-smart-reader-firmware-1-2-Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240828-0006/Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1866ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1866

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-45744?

CVE-2023-45744 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.3 (HIGH). A data integrity vulnerability exists in the web interface /cgi-bin/upload_config.cgi functionality of Peplink Smart Reader v1.2.0 (in QEMU). A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to configuration...

How severe is CVE-2023-45744?

CVE-2023-45744 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-45744?

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